The Seattle Mariners made a bold move by calling up Emerson Hancock and transitioning him into a reliever role, and early signs suggest it could finally unlock the potential fans have long been waiting to see since he was taken sixth overall in the 2020 MLB Draft.
Once viewed as a key piece of the rotation’s future, Hancock struggled to establish himself as a consistent starter due to injuries, inconsistent command, and disappointing velocity compared to expectations when he was drafted.
The radar gun has become Emerson Hancock's friend since moving to the bullpen
But something has clearly changed since moving to the bullpen, with Hancock now suddenly lighting up the radar gun.