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Hopefully, the Rangers can at least win 2 of these 3 games, as we have Heaney, Urena, and Lorenzen due to pitch.
I would hope so. No Trout this time or Ohtani launching bombs. They’ve got Wash so he may casts a spell. WS rmanager rematch.Hopefully, the Rangers can at least win 2 of these 3 games, as we have Heaney, Urena, and Lorenzen due to pitch.
Didn't think about those two managers meeting each other in the W.S. until you stated it.I would hope so. No Trout this time or Ohtani launching bombs. They’ve got Wash so he may casts a spell. WS rmanager rematch.
This kid hit the ground running.
And just in case the Rangers decide to once again go pitching here us an update on the most likely candidate.
3. Paul Skenes, RHP — LSU
It’s been an unreal year for Paul Skenes. After transferring into Baton Rouge after two years at the Air Force Academy, Skenes saw his stuff explode under the direction of pitching coach Wes Johnson. Now he’s being talked about as the best college pitching prospect in 20 years.
The fastball catches the headlines sitting 97-99 deep into outings and grabbing triple digits with regularity early in his starts. The pitch explodes at the top of the zone and he commands it very well. Skenes throws a slider close to 90 mph, and it’s been a whiffs machine all season. There’s also a low-90s changeup in there, though he’s hardly had to use it. Ironically, scouts liked the changeup more than the slider entering the season.
As for intangibles, Skenes hides the baseball efficiently making for an even more frustrating experience at the plate for hitters. He comfortably has two 70-grade or better offerings and looks like the type of arm who could be pitching on a Major League roster before the 2024 season comes to a close.
Saw him pitch his first game on MLB.com TV. He’s more than Major League ready. Fastball with good movement upper 90’s to over 100mph.
This kid hit the ground running.
Wicked movement. He has incredible stuffSaw him pitch his first game on MLB.com TV. He’s more than Major League ready. Fastball with good movement upper 90’s to over 100mph.