Part 3 of the scouting and projecting command series looks at four pitchers from the minors last year: Spencer Howard, Matthew Liberatore, Nick Lodolo & Tarik Skubal.
The season-delay questions reach to the minor leagues, too. How might the pandemic may affect expected rookie playing time, the amateur draft and player progression due to a shortened season?
Historically few of the games top closers or setup men assumed those roles early in their careers. Of the top five active save leaders, only Joakim Soria pitched exclusively in relief and much of that work was done in the Mexican League.
Part 3 of the scouting and projecting command series looks at four pitchers from the minors last year: Spencer Howard, Matthew Liberatore, Nick Lodolo & Tarik Skubal.
The season-delay questions reach to the minor leagues, too. How might the pandemic may affect expected rookie playing time, the amateur draft and player progression due to a shortened season?
Historically few of the games top closers or setup men assumed those roles early in their careers. Of the top five active save leaders, only Joakim Soria pitched exclusively in relief and much of that work was done in the Mexican League.