If the season started this week, let’s look at my choices for bullpen pitchers, and what characteristics would define that bullpen.
Previously, I looked at Which Relief Pitcher is Worth Acquiring via Trade?
Two foundational requirements were average fastball velocity of at least 94 MPH, and age 30 or younger. Of the pitchers I considered, I found that David Bednar had the highest strikes per pitch and the lowest balls in play per pitch. Also, his whiffs (swinging strikes without contact) were generally higher than his called strikes.