PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 13: Richard Rodriguez #48 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts after defeating the San Diego Padres 8-4 at PNC Park on April 13, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Right-handed reliever Richard Rodriguez has been one of baseball’s best pitchers, but what has made him so effective for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez has simply been one of the best relievers since the tail-end of the 2020 season. He hasn’t surrendered a single run since August 30, 2020. So far this season he’s been flat-out dominant.