Pittsburgh Pirates 2020 Breakout Candidate: Relief Pitcher Chris Stratton

Can one time San Francisco Giants top pitching prospect Chris Stratton put it all together and breakthrough for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020?

Last May, pitcher Chris Stratton was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. This led to the one-time top prospect being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the Pirates, he would transition to being a full time relief pitcher.

Overall, Stratton pitched 76 innings in 35 games (5 starts) between the Angels and Pirates. He posted a 5.57 ERA, 4.92 FIP, a 9.6% walk rate, 20.1% strikeout rate, and he allowed home runs at a 1.54 HR/9 clip.

However, as a Pirate, Stratton’s numbers were much better than his overall numbers. Sandwiched…