After a down season, the Detroit Tigers can learn a few things from some of baseball’s successful teams last season. One of these teams, the division-rival Kansas City Royals, was the most successful team in the league—they won the World Series.
While many will rave about the Royals’ deep and talented bullpen, one aspect that tends to be overlooked is the presence of swingman Chris Young. The 36-year-old had never pitched much in relief entering the season, but went on to make 34 total appearances for Kansas City. The 34 appearances included 18 starts and 16 relief appearances.