PT TOMORROW: NL West—Can Hawkins hold the job?
Feb 20 2015
Despite LaTroy Hawkins' (RHP, COL) relative success in 2014 (23 saves, 3.31 ERA), his grip on the closer job isn't very strong entering 2015. The 43-year-old's peripherals were far from closer-worthy as he posted a 5.3 Dom, 4.07 xERA, and 62 BPV in 2014. Hawkins will start the season as the team's closer, but his shaky skill set will likely open up save chances at some point moving forward.
Adam Ottavino (RHP, COL) stands out as the most likely option to fill a potential void. Ottavino was the only COL reliever outside of Hawkins to pick up a save in 2014, and he led the team with 21 holds. Ottavino's surface stats were derailed by a 37/67% H%/S% in the first half of 2014, but his electric skills (4.4 Cmd, 47% GB%, 140...
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 PT Tomorrow
JJ Wetherholt hasn't missed a step since being promoted to Triple-A Memphis
Jul 12 2025 3:05am
Jul 12 2025 3:05am
Joey Cantillo had a strong performance last time out, but can he do enough to hold onto a spot in the rotation?
Jul 11 2025 3:11am
Jul 11 2025 3:11am
Kim to see more action at 2B in LA; Ginkel next man up in ARI bullpen; playing time crunch in COL OF; Trenton Brooks seeing playing time in SD; 1B challenges continue in SF
Jul 10 2025 3:10am
Jul 10 2025 3:10am
As Max Scherzer's sore thumb is having a noticeable impact on his ability to make it through games, where does Toronto's rotation depth stand?
Jul 9 2025 3:07am
Jul 9 2025 3:07am
Robert Garcia has been struggling of late. Is it time for a new closer in Texas?
FREE
Jul 8 2025 3:05am
FREE
Jul 8 2025 3:05am
