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RHP Austin Havekost Healthy Once Again

August 6, 2019

RHP Austin Havekost Healthy Once Again

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  Right-handed pitcher Austin Havekost has been reliable on the mound since returning from Tommy John surgery two months ago. Averaging close to a strikeout an inning with 14 K’s in 14 2/3 innings pitched; between the GCL and Bluefield has been a great...

Eric Rivera Hitting Well in Pro Ball

July 17, 2019

Eric Rivera Hitting Well in Pro Ball

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Outfielder Eric Rivera is finding success with his plate approach in pro ball with the Bluefield Blue Jays. Rivera, who has been patient in the box all season has 17 walks, 21 hits, and a .414 OBP. And, as expected his great numbers can be contributed to the...

Catcher Ryan Sloniger Reliable Behind the Plate

July 15, 2019

Catcher Ryan Sloniger Reliable Behind the Plate

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  Catcher Ryan Sloniger has found success in both phases of the game in the early stages of his pro career. Currently slashing a .353/.421/.549 line with a .970 OPS after 51 at-bats split between Bluefield and Vancouver; has been a great place to start at the...

Spencer Horwitz Adjusting Well to Pro Ball

July 11, 2019

Spencer Horwitz Adjusting Well to Pro Ball

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  Prospect Spencer Horwitz is enjoying his first taste of professional baseball with the Bluefield Blue Jays. Horwitz, who was drafted in the 24th round out of Radford University has found the transition from Radford to Bluefield to be an easy one so far....

Andy McGuire Focusing on One Position in 2019

May 19, 2019

Andy McGuire Focusing on One Position in 2019

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Prospect Andy McGuire is making the transition to just pitching in 2019. McGuire, who worked out of the bullpen, as well as playing a little first base last season in Bluefield made the decision to just focus on pitching this season during spring training....

RHP Troy Watson is Preparing for Another Big Year in 2019

May 9, 2019

RHP Troy Watson is Preparing for Another Big Year in 2019

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Right-handed pitcher Troy Watson is looking to build off his excellent rookie season in Bluefield last year. His efforts in doing so has him down in extended spring training currently working on his routines. “One thing I’m working on is maintaining...