Why be subtle or crafty when you can just blow the ball by people? Power pitchers are a common component of successful bullpens across the MLB landscape.
But when looking at the Orioles’ bullpen this season, power or no power, it’s just been a disappointment overall. That’s no secret. Even Manager Brandon Hyde has been a vocal critic of the group at times this year. You can brush up on the bullpen’s ineptitude by checking out Ben Hansford’s article from a couple weeks ago.
But the pen has gotten an injection of velo in the past couple weeks with the promotions of a few high profile arms.