Daniel McAuliff is a high-leverage Pitt bullpen arm with real swing-and-miss flashes
In the 2025 season, McAuliff emerged as a dependable relief weapon for Pittsburgh, posting 3 saves and 2 wins in 19.1 innings while logging multiple-strikeout outings in six appearances; Pitt also put him on the 2026 NCBWA Stopper of the Year preseason watchlist, which is a nice neon sign that the staff trusts him in pressure spots. He stands out for his poise, late-inning utility, and ability to miss bats in short bursts—he’s the kind of arm you want when the game gets twitchy and the margin gets tiny.
