The importance of having quality pitching cannot go overstated. Any time a pitcher can shut down the opposing offense for six or seven innings, at this point in time, is a blessing for a most teams. The search for the next ace never stops for any organization, as teams often try to stockpile as many players capable of pitching into games as they can, like the Astros, or Nationals.
However dominant pitchers come to be, whether we see a heavily touted prospect burst onto the scene, or an experienced veteran pitcher who hones their craft into something great, it’s always exciting to watch the emergence as it happens.