It’s the ninth inning, the Rockies have a three-run lead, and the heart of the opponent’s order is coming up to bat. Kyle Freeland just pitched eight exceptional innings but surpassed the 100-pitch mark and is out of gas. You have any arm to pick from the bullpen, fresh and ready to close things out—who do you choose?
Like many of you who prefer not to have heart palpitations, I wouldn’t hesitate to call on Adam Ottavino. He has been remarkably lights out with a 2.08 FIP, 29 ERA-, and 13.16 K/9, to name a few of his dominant stats this season.