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RP Phil Maton, St. Louis Cardinals
Let’s go way off the board with this final pick and give some love to a 32-year-old journeyman reliever. Previously something of a punchline as the lone major-league free-agent signing for the St. Louis Cardinals this past winter, Maton has emerged as an unlikely stopper for manager Oli Marmol, racking up whiffs at a career-best frequency and limiting hard contact as well as any bullpen arm in baseball. What makes it all the more incredible is that Maton hardly boasts the electric arsenal of a guy like Abreu or Duran. It’s the exact opposite: His two fastballs average about 90 mph, and he relies most heavily on a 76 mph curveball. It’s a bizarre mix, but it sure is working.
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