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With the 32nd pick in the 2021 MLB draft, the Detroit Tigers have selected right-handed pitcher Ty Madden from Texas University. Considered by many as a top-10 talent in the class, Madden experienced a draft day slide that allowed the Tigers to pick him up in the Competitive Balance Round A.
Madden has been a known prospect since his days as a high schooler, but he made the right choice by joining the Longhorns rather than turning pro in 2018. At college, his stuff popped and he added an extra three miles per hour to the top end of his fastball velocity. During the 2021 season, he pitched to a 2.45 ERA and maintained an impressive rate of 10.85 strikeouts per nine innings.
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Blue Jays are Canadian Nice, let Mariners win on Canada Day 7-2
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On the one day of the year the Blue Jays break out of their ornithologically-inspired garb and pay homage to the country they represent, they actually don’t have a great winning percentage (.356). That number got dinged a little more today as the Mariners trounced the Jays 7-2 in a much more decisive victory than last night’s extra-innings affair, giving the Mariners back-to-back series wins against two playoff-bound teams. This road trip was advertised as one that would show us what these Mariners are made of, and while the two series losses to Detroit still sting my memory, it’s hard not to feel enthused about the level of play the Mariners brought today.
Mariners promote #2 prospect Julio Rodríguez to Double-A Arkansas
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Everett-based fans who were hoping to see Mariners superstar prospect Julio Rodríguez in person, you’re out of luck.for now. The Mariners announced, as many suspected, Julio would not be returning from Olympic qualifying to the AquaSox, but instead will be moving on up to Double-A Arkansas.
Had so much fun playing for the @EverettAquaSox Loved the fans in the PNW I’m looking forward for us to meet again @ARTravs LETS GET IT NOW‼️ #JRODSHOW Julio Y. Rodriguez (@J RODshow) June 28, 2021