San Francisco Giants 2016 Season Grades: The Bullpen

By Daniel Sperry

Oct 17, 2016

Sep 29, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) congratulates relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) after the end of the game against the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 7 to 2. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 8, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Derek Law (64) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning during game two of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

A. his rookie season, and he definitely exceeded that hype. Statistically, he was one of the best pitchers in the bullpen. He’s definitely a candidate for the closer in the future, and probably my personal favorite to take the role in the future.<br /> Law posted the lowest ERA on the team for anybody who threw 50+innings. His 2.13 beat out the next best ERA by .40 (Kontos). For a rookie campaign, his 2.13 ERA and 0.96 WHIP lead the entire Giants bullpen. Law’s Year was incredible and he deserves to get an A.<br />. RP. San Francisco Giants. DEREK LAW

Oct 8, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher George Kontos (70) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning during game two of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

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A-. Kontos had one of his best seasons as a pro in 2016. A 2.53 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 53.1 innings was one of the best on the ball club this year. His numbers came in JUST behind Derek Law’s. Kontos was more of a 6/7 inning guy this year and he did extremely well there. Opponents hit a meager .219 off of him this year. His improvement this year, coupled with his numbers earn him a solid “A-“.. RP. San Francisco Giants. GEORGE KONTOS