WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Ryan Pressly #55 of the Houston Astros celebrates his teams 7-1 win over the Washington Nationals in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Ryan Pressly had some struggles adjusting to his new role in 2020, but the All-Star pitcher looks poised to move forward as the team’s closer.
The Houston Astros pride themselves on their belief and reliance of both analytics and player development, and perhaps their best success story of this was the 2018 acquisition of right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly.