Names like CC Sabathia, Roger Clemens, and Mariano Rivera bring to mind some of the sport’s all-time greatest pitchers. These are the men whose powerful arms have carried their teams to victory. The men whose mere presence on the field has caused hitters to tremble in fright. The debate on who is the best has ranged for a very long time.

In the midst of this, former New York Yankees great Alex Rodriguez recently made the startling claim that one player stands out from the rest.

The Best Arm, in Alex Rodriguez’s pinion

During a panel discussion on MLB on FOX, A-Rod proclaimed Nathan Eovaldi as the best pitcher he’s ever played with. This revelation left baseball fans stunned. Rodriguez, who has played alongside legends like Mariano Rivera, Roger Clemens, and Andy Pettitte, had high praise for Eovaldi. “Two things about Eovaldi like Papi [David Ortiz] said. The hardest-working pitcher and I’ve worked with some great ones,” said Rodriguez, “The best arm I’ve ever played with as a teammate is Nathan Eovaldi.”

It’s not just Alex Rodriguez who was all praises for the Ranger’s pitcher. Like Rodriguez mentioned, MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz also complimented the underappreciated pitcher, comparing him to superstars like Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. But what is behind this newfound Eovaldi hype?

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The secret lies in the numbers

One can argue about A-Rod’s pick, but what we must keep in mind is the success Eovaldi has had in the playoffs. It is a reflection of his talent and will. He has been a go-to player for the Rangers for a minute now. Only two runs were scored off Eovaldi in 13.2 innings, and he struck 15 strikeouts to add to it. In the realm of professional baseball, Eovaldi stands out due to his ability to perform well during clutch moments.

While A-Rod and Ortiz recognized Eovaldi’s talent, it makes fans wonder whether there are any other guys who are underappreciated. Extraordinary skill can sometimes go unnoticed, and Eovaldi’s story is a testament to that.

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The time is right to explore baseball’s lesser-known talents. As fans ponder over Alex Rodriguez’s surprising admission and applaud Eovaldi’s brilliant outing, who else might be lurking in the shadows, ready to make a splash? If you don’t agree with the plaudits coming Eovaldi’s way, who would you say is more deserving?

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