2021 MLB Draft Prep: College bullpenning
And other notes from high school and college baseball draft prospects.
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I was introduced to the term bullpenning by former Kane County Cougars announcer Wayne Randazzo. Now with the New York Mets broadcast team, Randazzo noted that when MLB pitchers were on Midwest League rehab stints, the presumed starter, who lost the first inning or two to the MLB arm, often performed better than expected in his new environs. Even I disagreed with the idea at first, but it now has legs into the World Series. It’s here to stay. It appears even major college programs have taken to bullpenning.
2021 MLB Draft Prep: A mock draft a month from opening day
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I m starting today s draft article with a disclaimer. If you have no interest in assessing college or high school players regarding their eventual ability to contribute to a big-league organization, thanks for stopping by. You are excused. If you wish the Cubs community had more qualified writers than I writing on the topic, you re not alone. I wish more people committed January column inches to pick 21 in the draft, but alas, no. For those of you that wish to learn about, and become more conversant in, who the Cubs might consider, make yourself at home. Whether Bleed Cubbie Blue is your home blog or not, or if you re even a Cubs fan, draft chatter is welcomed here for the discussion topic it usually isn t.