Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller both had dominating seasons on the mound that helped project the Yankees to the playoffs. Betances, the eighth inning pitcher, held a 1.50 ERA and struck out 131 batters at the plate. Miller, the Yankees closer, collected 36 of 38 possible saves, held a 2.04 ERA and struck out 100 batters. Coming into the 2016 season, Yankees fans could be 100 percent confident that the back end of the Yankees bullpen would be as destructive on the mound as last year. Let me tell you right now, this 1-2 punch is not disappointing anyone.
Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller have struck out 30 of the 44 batters they have faced this season so far. They are leading in strike outs per nine amongst all relievers in Major League Baseball.
The dynamic duo has thrown a total of 11 innings so far this season. In those 11 innings, both pitchers have not allowed a single earned run to cross the plate. They both currently hold a 0.00 ERA, along with Yankees pitchers Chasen Shreve and Johnny Barbato.
Dellin Betances thus far as struck out 17 batters, allowing only five hits and two walks. His 100 miles per hour fastball is dominating all opponents to face it.
Andrew Miller this season has struck out 13 batters, allowing only two hits and walking no batters so far. He also has completed three out of three saves attempts possible this season.
Very soon, these two relievers will be joined by possibly one of the most dominant relievers in baseball, Aroldis Chapman. This 1-2-3 punch is going to be so amazing, I don’t think Yankees fans are ready for it. All three of these closers toss pitches over 100 miles per hour, which basically means good luck batters! Go Yankees!