Boston College Baseball: Constructing the Birdball Roster - Lefties

There's one last order of business we need to get to - breaking down southpaw pitching for the Eagles.

As is the case with most college baseball teams, Boston College will enter the 2016 baseball season with only a handful of left-handed pitchers.

Lefties are long known as specialist type pitchers. That's what makes them so special. The ball breaks differently, handcuffs hitters a little bit weirder, has a little bit more spin. MLB franchises are increasingly looking for lefty specialist relievers, guys who can get outs against tough hitters because they're throwing from the inside part of the plate.

Left-handed pitchers are harder to come by because they're a little bit more rare. The Eagles…