If you felt like Amir Garrett was snubbed from this year’s All Star festivities, you certainly had ample reason to think so. Through July 2nd, he was the owner of a sparkling 1.70 ERA in 42 appearances, with an impressive 54 Ks through his 37.0 IP. Opponents had hit just .191 with a .597 OPS against him, and he had continued his evolution from hoops to former starter to dominant lefty force in the Cincinnati Reds bullpen.
Once again, Derek Johnson looked like a complete pitch-witch, one who was hopefully turning Garrett into Cincinnati’s next great bullpen star.