For whatever reason, many of the fan favorites on the early Washington Nationals teams resided in the bullpen. While Tyler Clippard, Drew Storen, and Sean Burnett were a few of the most well-known, Craig Stammen also played an enormous role in the Nats’ bullpen for many years.
Stammen debuted as a starting pitcher in 2009, but was converted to bullpen duties in 2010, a role in which he enjoyed much more success. He became one of the Nats’ top relievers in 2011, and remained a staple of the bullpen through 2015.