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Tanner Kirwer Using his Speed to his Advantage

September 26, 2019

Tanner Kirwer Using his Speed to his Advantage

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  Outfielder Tanner Kirwer had a big year on the basepaths for the low-A Lansing Lugnuts. Kirwer, who successfully stole 20 bases in just 22 attempts in 2019 is proud of his base swiping ability. “The speed side of the game is definitely one of the tools...

Jake Brodt Making Adjustments in Pro Ball

September 22, 2019

Jake Brodt Making Adjustments in Pro Ball

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  First baseman Jake Brodt has made some slight adjustments to his game since turning pro in 2018. And those adjustments are paying off for Brodt as the prospect had a memorable season with low-A Lansing in 2019. Brodt’s memorable year included: an all-star...

Cobi Johnson Enjoying his Increased Workload

June 22, 2019

Cobi Johnson Enjoying his Increased Workload

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  Right-handed pitcher Cobi Johnson is enjoying his increased workload with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2019. Johnson, who worked as a closer for Vancouver in 2018 has definitely noticed some differences between starting and relieving. “It’s good because...

Hagen Danner Getting in a Groove

June 17, 2019

Hagen Danner Getting in a Groove

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  Prospect Hagen Danner is starting to put up big numbers for the Lansing Lugnuts as of late. Danner, who has recorded nine hits, which has included: three home runs over his last 10 games; claims that he has a better eye for good pitches to hit over the past two...

RHP Josh Winckowski Performing Well with Better Pitch Mechanics

June 14, 2019

RHP Josh Winckowski Performing Well with Better Pitch Mechanics

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Right-handed pitcher Josh Winckowski has found consistency on the mound, thanks to better pitch mechanics. And those better mechanics has yielded better results, as Winckowski is having a career year in Lansing. Currently maintaining a WHIP of 1.23, an 8.6 K/9...

Griffin Conine Putting Up Big Numbers in Lansing

June 12, 2019

Griffin Conine Putting Up Big Numbers in Lansing

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  Outfielder Griffin Conine has been swinging a hot bat for the Lansing Lugnuts since joining the club last month. Conine, who is currently slashing .438/.481/1.000  after 48 at-bats is also supporting an impressive 1.481 OPS in the Midwest League. His great...