Corey Knebel built his reputation as a high-leverage weapon out of the bullpen. The 2017 All-Star closer for the Milwaukee Brewers delivered a dominant 1.78 ERA with 39 saves and 126 strikeouts, and went on to rack up 300+ appearances across four teams while setting an MLB record with 45 consecutive games recording a strikeout.

Curt Hogg is on the Milwaukee Brewers beat for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, plugged into everything happening in Milwaukee. With experience across the USA TODAY Network and stops at Reviewing the Brew and Oshkosh Northwestern, he delivers consistent, in-depth coverage of the Brewers.