RELIEVERS: Some pens in transition
Jan 13 2012
Friday the 13th. Perfect for discussing the Orioles, White Sox, Twins, A's, Reds and Astros bullpens. (All stats/metrics are current BaseballHQ.com projections.)
The Orioles have publicly stated that they intend to go with Jim Johnson as the closer in a far thinner pen for 2012, but there is some talent here besides Johnson:
BAL IP Sv BS Hld Dom Cmd hr/9 xERA BPV ========== === == == === ==== ==== ==== ==== === O'Day 36 0 1 3 8.3 3.7 1.3 3.56 106 J.Johnson 58 18 3 8 5.7 2.1 0.6 3.70 64 Strop 51 4 3 11 8.5 2.0 0.4 3.77 63 A.Simon 102 0 1 0 6.4 1.9 1.3 4.28 48 Bergesen 51 0 0 8 4.9 1.9 1.4 4.40 42 Berken 58...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Relief Pitchers
This column examines the RPs who have at least a 20% K%-BB%, no more than a 1.0 HR/9, and no more than a 3.50 xERA as of July 1.
Jul 5 2026 3:09am
Jul 5 2026 3:09am
Returning closers and ineffective closers--this column has both and what to expect.
Jun 28 2026 3:07am
Jun 28 2026 3:07am
This column gets away from closers and looks at relievers who are being used in leverage by their teams. They are divided into groups by current xERA.
Jun 21 2026 3:07am
Jun 21 2026 3:07am
A look at skills in four more unsettled pens.
Jun 14 2026 3:05am
Jun 14 2026 3:05am
Here are your K%-BB% leaders and what you might expect going into the rest of June.
Jun 7 2026 3:11am
Jun 7 2026 3:11am
