The Washington Nationals acquired Sean Doolittle along with Ryan Madson from the Oakland Athletics in July of last season. Since his arrival in our nation’s capital, Doolittle has claimed the closer role and stabilized the Nationals’ bullpen.
This season he’s elevated himself into one of baseball’s most dominant closing pitchers.
Doolittle hopes to become the first Nationals reliever to make the All-Star team since Tyler Clippard was selected to represent the National League back in 2014. The Nationals closer has been brilliant since his acquisition last season, converting 37 of 39 Save opportunities.