2. SP Bryse Wilson – Carlos Mármol
Personally, I’ve considered Bryse Wilson is eventually moving to the bullpen for some time. His exceptional control and plus-slider (some have called it a slurve) would be a devastating combination out of the ‘pen, reminiscent of former Cubs’ closer Carlos Mármol.
Mármol and Bryse Wilson share the same stocky, 6-foot-1 build, as well. Although Mármol wasn’t dominant for more than a few years, he did put up attractive numbers early in his career. From 2007 through 2010, Carlos Mármol owned a 2.54 ERA and an impressive 12.9 K/9, thanks in part to his nasty slider.
I don’t want to commit to saying that Bryse Wilson will eventually find himself in a bullpen role, but I will say that if he does, he will be hugely successful. A low walk rate in A-ball at just 19 years old is an excellent sign for the young kid, and I’m confident that he’ll be successful wherever he winds up.