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Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by GatorKP, Apr 30, 2024.

  1. GatorKP

    GatorKP All American

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    remember this guy? He was our UCLA transfer that was going to be a starting pitcher for us this season. He ended up going pro as an undrafted free agent. It was a surprising move.

    Well, he’s in single A and is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA. We really could’ve used him.
     
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  2. incoldblood

    incoldblood GC Hall of Fame

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    Completely forgot about him.
     
  3. jdgator

    jdgator VIP Member

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    I thought he was drafted. Hmm
    Either way that was a big loss for us.
     
  4. GatorKP

    GatorKP All American

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    That’s what made it so weird. When he didn’t get drafted, most people thought he would keep playing college baseball.
     
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  5. volungator

    volungator All American

    Context please.

    Three or a 10 innings of work?
     
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    7 innings
     
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  7. GatorKP

    GatorKP All American

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    Great question. Appears he’s been used as a relief pitcher. Looks like he’s appeared in 6 games, and done a very good job so far. I had read that he was either going to be a starter for us, or our closer if he would have played here. Either way, I think he would’ve been a really nice pick up.

    He started 13 games in his final year at UCLA with a 3.39 ERA.
     
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