Total Access Baseball

User login

Who's online

There are currently 0 users and 19 guests online.

Hidden Gems Headed for Out-of-Nowhere Pitching Stardom in 2015

It happens every year.

From minor league journeymen to discarded prospects, there are always pitchers who emerge out of relative anonymity to become surprise rotation weapons. Last year, the likes of Matt Shoemaker and Collin McHugh fit that description, and in 2015 there promises to be a few low-profile arms who step up in a big way.

The pitchers who cracked this list took a variety of paths. Some are finally healthy after putting injury concerns in the rearview mirror. Others began to show glimpses of greatness during 2014. Plus, there's even one pitcher on the list who earned his spot, thanks to a recommendation he received from a former teammate.

Begin Slideshow

Poll

Best of the American League
Tampa Bay
19%
Boston
19%
Chicago
7%
Minnesota
10%
Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
Total votes: 270

Recent blog posts

Featured Sponsors