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Alejandro Melean Worked on the Inside Fastball in Venezuela

November 25, 2022

Alejandro Melean Worked on the Inside Fastball in Venezuela

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Photo credit: Mark Steffens Right-handed pitcher Alejandro Melean mastered his inside fastball this off-season while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League. “In the winter season I learned a lot to master the inside fastball,” explained Melean....

Luis Quinones Racking Up the K’s

November 13, 2022

Luis Quinones Racking Up the K’s

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Photo credit: Jared Ravich Right-handed pitcher Luis Quinones has been racking up the strikeouts since turning pro. Quinones, who has fanned 277 batters in his 189 2/3 professional innings to date (a 13.1 K/9 ratio) stayed on pace in 2022. Fanning 105 batters in...

Sean Mellen Pitching with More Confidence

September 20, 2022

Sean Mellen Pitching with More Confidence

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Photo credit: Northeastern University Athletics Left-handed pitcher Sean Mellen had a breakout season in 2022. Mellen, who posted career bests in strikeouts (80), WHIP (1.24), and ERA (3.00) feels his breakout season came about from his increased confidence on...

Paxton Schultz Adjusted his Repertoire in 2022

September 18, 2022

Paxton Schultz Adjusted his Repertoire in 2022

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Photo credit: Utah Valley University Athletics Right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz has adjusted his repertoire during the 2022 season. Schultz, who came over to the Blue Jays’ system a year ago has transitioned his sinking fastball into a cutter....

Jimmy Robbins Looking to Build Off this Season

September 12, 2022

Jimmy Robbins Looking to Build Off this Season

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Photo credit: Kevin Pataky Left-handed pitcher Jimmy Robbins has climbed the levels quickly in 2022. Robbins, who returned to the mound this spring after Tommy John has jumped from Low-A to Double-A during the season. “Coming into this year the goal was for...

Sem Robberse Messing with Hitters Timing in North America

September 5, 2022

Sem Robberse Messing with Hitters Timing in North America

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Photo credit: milb.com Right-handed pitcher Sem Robberse has climbed the levels quickly since coming over from the Netherlands. Robberse, who came to North America from a nontraditional baseball country talks about the difference in the talent levels....