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Pittsburgh Pirates 2021 Outlook: Sam Howard

Sep 12, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Sam Howard (54) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

During the 2020 season the Pittsburgh Pirates saw left-handed relief pitcher Sam Howard have a bit of a breakout season. During the shortened season Howard appeared in a career high 22 games and logged a career high 21.0 innings of work.

In these 21.0 innings of work Howard posted a 3.86 ERA, however, his 4.81 FIP and 5.