Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: So much promise, so much hope, so much talent (maybe). Rocker exploded onto the Atlanta Braves scene as a 23-year-old lefty out of the bullpen in 1998. Between 1991 and 1999, the Braves had six different relief pitchers who led them in saves. Rocker was suppose to be our savor for the 9th inning. In 1999, he was given the keys to be the Braves closer. He recorded 38 saves that year with 104 strikeout in 72.1 innings pitched. He was exciting. He came running out of the bullpen to the mound, he had a glaring stare at the hitter, he spoke his mind…and eventually, that’s what got him in trouble.
Atlanta Braves News: The Morning Chop, Head Athletic TrainerJeff Porter, On This Day In 1999
