When the 2017 season began the Pittsburgh Pirates were projected to have a strong bullpen. A big reason for this was the big four at the back of their bullpen in Daniel Hudson, Felipe Rivero, Juan Nicasio, and Tony Watson. And outside of a bad three outing stretch for Hudson, these four have not disappointed this season.
However, there is one pitcher that has been a pleasant surprise in the Pirate bullpen. This pitcher is Wade LeBlanc. So far in 2017, he has been an unsung hero in the Pirate bullpen.