Former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider has been having a breakout season coming out of the bullpen for the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves.
The rookie has produced a 2.22 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 24.1 innings pitched in relief this season. He currently ranks 5th among all rookie pitchers in strikeouts, with nearly 20 fewer innings pitched than the four players ranked ahead of him. Heading into this Sunday, he was tied for the second-most strikeouts by a National League reliever.
Strider has been outstanding for the Braves this season with all of his appearances so far coming in relief.