The Crawfish Boxes · Apr 22, 2025
Steven Okert Has Been Fantastic So Far
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images I’m a bit of a sucker for journeyman relievers unexpectedly becoming a stud. Specifically regarding Houston in recent years, Rafael Montero was that guy in 2022, while Tayler Scott had a career-best season in 2024. There are numerous examples every season in baseball of a pitcher who suddenly becomes a viable option in the bullpen. There is a real question about whether those pitchers can carry those results beyond a single season (spoiler alert: Montero didn’t, while Scott still has time), but even a single-season blip can be extremely fun in the moment.