Let's Go Tribe · Jun 13, 2018
Cody Allen’s troubling trends
Cody Allen has been tragically overlooked the last few years. In an era with ever more incredible relief pitching, with velocities sitting comfortably in the triple digits from a host of guys and breaking balls that seem to spit in Einstein’s face, Allen’s conventional mix of a mid-90’s fastball and snappy curve seem almost quaint. Plus for the last twoish years he’s had the second best relief pitcher of the decade on his team.
Now, with the bullpen in shambles, with that other amazing arm on the shelf, Allen has his chance to be great, to assume a place of honor among the absolute elite. Instead, he’s in the midst of his worst season.