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Category Archives: Pitcher
Robinson Pina, RHP, LAA
It’s not how you do the first time at a level, but how you do when you repeat a level that counts. Meet Robinson Pina.
Nick Frasso, RHP, TOR
When are minor league numbers not to be fully relied upon? When the skills behind the numbers give scouts pause. Meet Nick Frasso.
Griff McGarry, RHP, PHI
A reader tipped me off to Griff McGarry, and I said he walks too many. He insisted I look again, and I again said he walks too many. He told me to take another look, I did so, and I discovered something interesting…
Taylor Dollard, RHP, SEA
When it comes to minor league pitchers, it’s important to set our expectations correctly. Meet Taylor Dollard.
Braden Olthoff, RHP, LAA
Braden Olthoff pitched so well at High-A he was already bumped up to Double-A. Uh, about that start…
Josh Winckowski *, RHP, BOS
Rumor has it that Josh Winckowski will make his major league debut on Sunday, May 29 for a Red Sox double header. Just who is he? Glad you asked…
Cade Povich, LHP, MIN
Lots of interesting arms from the 2021 draft are making themselves known, including Cade Povich.
Yosver Zulueta, RHP, TOR
Sometimes you just have to make a leap into a void of information. Meet Yosver Zulueta.
Chase Silseth *, RHP, LAA
When someone pegged as a bulk reliever starts mowing ’em down in Double-A, could he be a starter instead? Meet Chase Silseth.
Andrew Abbott, LHP, CIN
A funny thing happened on Andrew Abbott’s road through his college career. It’s a good sign for his future.
Chris Murphy, LHP, BOS
Scouting reports change as results on the field change. Let’s let Chris Murphy illustrate the process before the scouts have updated.
Ken Waldichuk, LHP, NYY
Process, meet results. Results, meet process. Readers, meet Ken Waldichuk.
Matt Canterino, RHP, MIN
With Matt Canterino, you have to first look at the numbers, then look at the video, and then try to reconcile the two.
Freddy Tarnok, RHP, ATL
Freddy Tarnok gives me a chance to wax philosophical about prospects.
Robert Gasser, LHP, SD
Robert Gasser had a nice introduction to professional ball after he was drafted.
Nick Lodolo *, LHP, CIN
Do not read this profile if the color green offends you.
Jose Butto, RHP, NYM
Jose Butto has one of those pitching stat tables that just speaks to me.
Cade Cavalli, RHP, WAS
When do the numbers not tell the whole story? When they describe Cade Cavalli.
Hans Crouse *, RHP, PHI
Hans Crouse made it all the way to the major leagues last season. Can he jump right into the Phillies rotation in 2022?
Janson Junk *, RHP, LAA
Janson Junk made it to the major leagues in 2021. Will he return in 2022?
Drew Parrish, LHP, KC
There was one missing piece in the Drew Parrish arsenal. Did he find it?
JP Sears *, LHP, NYY
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: the Yankees have another arm…
Osvaldo Bido, RHP, PIT
I decided to pick a random player from a random level from a random team. I wound up with the second Pittsburgh pitcher listed on their Double-A roster in 2021. Ergo, meet Osvaldo Bido.
George Kirby *, RHP, SEA
Ready to meet your next great pitching prospect? Yes, I am talking to you, Mariners fans…