Franklin Perez Throws Scoreless Inning In Spring Debut
4 years agoDetroit Tigers pitcher Franklin Perez made his first appearance this spring against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He gave up one walk and no hits and didn't record a strikeout. The 23-year-old Perez was the Tigers' top prospect in 2018, but he's struggled with lat and shoulder injuries over the past few years and his minor league production when he's taken the mound has been disappointing. He once had a mid-90s fastball, but in Wednesday's outing, his fastball was clocked between 86 and 89 mph. He'll likely be starting the 2021 season at Double-A or Triple-A.
Source: MLive
Source: MLive