In some years, relievers play a huge part, saving gobs of games or logging massive innings -- and strikeouts -- coming out of the bullpen. This was not necessarily one of those seasons.
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Monday, January 4, 2021
Friday, June 19, 2015
All-Star Candidates: Relievers
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Marietta's Pat Neshek (1.31, 19 saves, 0.82 WHIP, 47/6 K/BB) leads the league in saves. Hopatcong's Aroldis Chapman (2-0, 2.32, 11 saves, 64 K) leads the Floating Fish. El Paso's Drew Storen (1.87, 8 saves, 1.07 WHIP) tops an otherwise mediocre Chihuahua pen. Tucson's Ken Giles (3-0, 1.11, 11 saves, 0.79 WHIP, 49 K) has come out of nowhere to close the door for the Scorpions.
Others to consider: Hillsborough's Zack Putnam (9 saves), San Francisco's Kenley Jansen (14 saves)
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First-place Allentown closer Craig Kimbrel (2.48, 14 saves, 1.05 WHIP, 50K) has anchored one of the league's top pens. Sean Doolittle (5-0, 1.88, 15 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 46/6 K/BB) is the rock of the Vancouver bullpen. The Falcons' Zach Britton (2.47, 16 saves) has emerged as the top dog in the Arkansas pen. Hoboken's Mark Melancon (2.39, 15 saves, 43/4 K/BB) is the key to the Cutter's solid bullpen. Poovey Farms Justin De Fratus (2.66, 13 saves, 0.93 WHIP, 41/5 K/BB) anchors the Dairy Cow relief corps.
Others to consider: Sardine City's Nick Hagadone (7 saves, 0.88 WHIP, 48/5 K/BB). Tucson's Greg Holland (14 saves, 4 W, 45 K).
RELIEVERS
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Tucson's Pedro Strop (3-0, 1.15, 5 saves, 0.93 WHIP, 34 K) has spent most of his season with the Bombers, but has done well in limited duty. Dellin Betances (3-2, 1.96, 0.93 WHIP, 60 K) and Jeurys FAmilia (2.29, 4 saves) also deserve mention for the Scorpions. Empire City makes up for their shaky closer with a triple threat of Seth Maness (2-0, 1.28, 0.99 WHIP, 30/9 K/BB), Santiago Casilla (3-0, 1.33, 0.70 WHIP), and David Robertson (2.12, 5 saves, 1.06 WHIP, 56 K). Tyler Clippard (2.12, 0.98 WHIP) of Hopatcong has been reliable for the Fish. Livingston's Joe Smith (1.81, 0.85 WHIP) has been solid despite some bad luck (0-4). The Lords have had better luck out of mid-season acquisition Wade Davis (4-0, 1.33, 5 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 54 K). San Francisco's duo of Darren O'Day (2.59, 3 saves, 0.77 WHIP) and Francisco Rodriguez (1.85, 0.85 WHIP) have bailed the Experience out of several jams.
Others to consider: Marietta's Luke Gregerson (2.15, 1.01 WHIP, 35/9 K/BB),
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Allentown's Jonathan Papelbon (3-0, 1.03, 4 saves, 0.78 WHIP) is ready to step into the closer role at a moment's notice. Cory Rasmus of Arkansas (2-0, 1.91, 1.09 WHIP, 45 K) and Kevin Jepsen (2.36, 0.99 WHIP, 41 K, league leader in holds) have shortened games for the Falcons. Vancouver's bullpen has been a strong spot for them, supported by Joaquin Benoit (2.36, 4 saves, 0.77 WHIP), and Koji Uehara (3.11, 3 saves, 0.90 WHIP, 43/8 K/BB). Hoboken's Josh Edgin (0.90, 0.97 WHIP, 35/7 K/BB) has been stellar, with Bryan Shaw (1.83, 5 saves, 1.02 WHIP) backing him up. Blaine Boyer (1.95, 3 W) and Anthony Varvaro (2.43) are Sardine City's best. Trevor Rosenthal (1.65, 1.17 WHIP, 54 K) and J.P. Howell (1.91 ERA, 30 K) top the Poovey Farms list.
Others to consider: Allentown's Adam Warren (2.70, 1.00 WHIP, 26/9 K/BB), Philly's Mike Morin (2.72, 49 K, 1.17 WHIP).
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Marietta's Pat Neshek (1.31, 19 saves, 0.82 WHIP, 47/6 K/BB) leads the league in saves. Hopatcong's Aroldis Chapman (2-0, 2.32, 11 saves, 64 K) leads the Floating Fish. El Paso's Drew Storen (1.87, 8 saves, 1.07 WHIP) tops an otherwise mediocre Chihuahua pen. Tucson's Ken Giles (3-0, 1.11, 11 saves, 0.79 WHIP, 49 K) has come out of nowhere to close the door for the Scorpions.
Others to consider: Hillsborough's Zack Putnam (9 saves), San Francisco's Kenley Jansen (14 saves)
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First-place Allentown closer Craig Kimbrel (2.48, 14 saves, 1.05 WHIP, 50K) has anchored one of the league's top pens. Sean Doolittle (5-0, 1.88, 15 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 46/6 K/BB) is the rock of the Vancouver bullpen. The Falcons' Zach Britton (2.47, 16 saves) has emerged as the top dog in the Arkansas pen. Hoboken's Mark Melancon (2.39, 15 saves, 43/4 K/BB) is the key to the Cutter's solid bullpen. Poovey Farms Justin De Fratus (2.66, 13 saves, 0.93 WHIP, 41/5 K/BB) anchors the Dairy Cow relief corps.
Others to consider: Sardine City's Nick Hagadone (7 saves, 0.88 WHIP, 48/5 K/BB). Tucson's Greg Holland (14 saves, 4 W, 45 K).
RELIEVERS
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Tucson's Pedro Strop (3-0, 1.15, 5 saves, 0.93 WHIP, 34 K) has spent most of his season with the Bombers, but has done well in limited duty. Dellin Betances (3-2, 1.96, 0.93 WHIP, 60 K) and Jeurys FAmilia (2.29, 4 saves) also deserve mention for the Scorpions. Empire City makes up for their shaky closer with a triple threat of Seth Maness (2-0, 1.28, 0.99 WHIP, 30/9 K/BB), Santiago Casilla (3-0, 1.33, 0.70 WHIP), and David Robertson (2.12, 5 saves, 1.06 WHIP, 56 K). Tyler Clippard (2.12, 0.98 WHIP) of Hopatcong has been reliable for the Fish. Livingston's Joe Smith (1.81, 0.85 WHIP) has been solid despite some bad luck (0-4). The Lords have had better luck out of mid-season acquisition Wade Davis (4-0, 1.33, 5 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 54 K). San Francisco's duo of Darren O'Day (2.59, 3 saves, 0.77 WHIP) and Francisco Rodriguez (1.85, 0.85 WHIP) have bailed the Experience out of several jams.
Others to consider: Marietta's Luke Gregerson (2.15, 1.01 WHIP, 35/9 K/BB),
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Allentown's Jonathan Papelbon (3-0, 1.03, 4 saves, 0.78 WHIP) is ready to step into the closer role at a moment's notice. Cory Rasmus of Arkansas (2-0, 1.91, 1.09 WHIP, 45 K) and Kevin Jepsen (2.36, 0.99 WHIP, 41 K, league leader in holds) have shortened games for the Falcons. Vancouver's bullpen has been a strong spot for them, supported by Joaquin Benoit (2.36, 4 saves, 0.77 WHIP), and Koji Uehara (3.11, 3 saves, 0.90 WHIP, 43/8 K/BB). Hoboken's Josh Edgin (0.90, 0.97 WHIP, 35/7 K/BB) has been stellar, with Bryan Shaw (1.83, 5 saves, 1.02 WHIP) backing him up. Blaine Boyer (1.95, 3 W) and Anthony Varvaro (2.43) are Sardine City's best. Trevor Rosenthal (1.65, 1.17 WHIP, 54 K) and J.P. Howell (1.91 ERA, 30 K) top the Poovey Farms list.
Others to consider: Allentown's Adam Warren (2.70, 1.00 WHIP, 26/9 K/BB), Philly's Mike Morin (2.72, 49 K, 1.17 WHIP).
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