Jesus Luzardo Strikes Out Eight
5 years agoOakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo dazzled in a Spring Training start against the Mariners on Saturday. The left-hander allowed one run in 3 1/3 innings pitched, but struck out eight in the dominant effort. There was already plenty of hype around Luzardo, and his 97 MPH fastball; this start will kick that hype into overdrive. The top prospect struck out 16 batters in 12 MLB innings last season and has consistently averaged more than a strikeout per inning throughout his rapid ascent through the minors. He currently has an average draft position of 133rd overall, that will climb quickly if he continues this spring pace.
Source: Matt Kawahara - SF Chronicle
Source: Matt Kawahara - SF Chronicle