5 Lessons Learned from Madison Bumgarner’s Brilliant 2013 Season

In the San Francisco Giants’ season to forget, starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner has established himself as a player to remember.

The newly minted All-Star has steadily improved since making his major league debut at the age of 20. Now a ripe 24 years old, Bumgarner’s third full season has brought five facts into the spotlight.

He Is the New Ace

Matt Cain was supposed to be "The Man" after signing a $127 million contract two years ago, but his early-season struggles allowed Mad Bum to take the reins.