Aaron Laffey's patience and perseverance were rewarded this season, when he made it back to the Major Leagues for the first time since 2013, and earned his first big league win since 2012.
One thing you'll learn about me is that I love underdogs. Superstars are fun -- who doesn't want to see Nolan Arenado and Carlos Gonzalez drop bombs all summer, right? But I take special interest in players on the margins (think Yohan Flande, Brooks Brown, Rafael Ynoa, etc.), the circuitous ways they reach the Major Leagues, and the success (however big or small) they have upon reaching the game's highest level.