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...
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