The intriguing case of Stephen Tarpley

Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports Stephen Tarpley has been one of the standout pitchers in the Marlins bullpen. When you look at his profile, you won’t find a huge repertoire. Probably, the high 5.59 ERA he carried through Saturday won’t make you fall in love with him. But the 27-year-old, whose numbers go beyond that, has found success in 2020.

Acquired from the Yankees via trade back in January, Tarpley registers 9 2⁄3 innings of nine-hit, six-run ball. He’s given up five walks and struck out 10, with a 1.45 WHIP and a 4.60 FIP.

But you gotta go deeper to appreciate what the lefty has done so far. If you’re bothered about his high ERA, let me tell you it would be at 2.00 if it wasn’t for his…