The D-backs left-hand reliever discussed facing Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, and how he's settling into his role alongside A.J. Puk.
Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever Joe Mantiply is quietly in the midst of an excellent season. The 2022 All-Star has pitched well in 2024, posting a 3.68 ERA, and has been a reliable middle reliever, despite serving as the only left-hander in Arizona's bullpen for a portion of the year.
By all metrics, Mantiply is, and continues to be, a better reliever than one might expect on the surface. And that was on full display against the Dodgers this series. “I think against lefties I’m pretty deceptive," said Mantiply. "I know that, and my stuff’s not overpowering, but I think it’s a different look for guys that they don’t see. I’m pretty unique, the way I throw, it just seems like, to me, the swings that I get from , and the look is probably hard to pick up.
"Just try to keep mixing it up… fortunately for me it’s gone my way, but he’s obviously a guy that can hurt you at any second," Mantiply said.
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