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STL • Catcher • #34
2 months ago
Doyle just made his pro debut Saturday, allowing one run in 1 2/3 innings for Low-A Palm Beach. He had a 3.20 ERA and a 164/32 K/BB in 95 2/3 innings for the University of Tennessee this year.
STL • Catcher • #34
4 months ago
No word yet on the financial terms. Doyle is one of the more intriguing pitching prospects from the 2025 MLB Draft class after a standout collegiate career in the SEC at Tennessee. The hard-throwing 21-year-old righty, who was selected fifth overall earlier this week by the Cardinals, figures to move extremely quickly through St. Louis’ system given the rapid ascent we’ve seen from fellow elite college arms in recent years. There’s a chance he’s the top pitcher from the draft class and might be the first one to reach the majors. He’s a top-50 range prospect for dynasty purposes.
STL • Catcher • #34
4 months ago
Doyle was one of the best pitchers in the SEC, and he was able to strike out a sensational 164 hitters over just 95 2/3 innings with a 3.20 ERA in the best baseball conference in the sport. He saw a massive jump in velocity from his sophomore season, and he now touches 100 mph and sits consistently in the mid-to-high 90s. He will throw a cutter that bears into the hands of right-handed hitters and a more traditional slider; with both pitches getting above-average grades. He also has a plus splitter, but the ability to command that pitch is still a work in progress. Doyle offers some risk in his left arm, but he has a chance to be the best pitcher in this class because his bat-missing potential is second to none.
FLA • Catcher • #34
6 months ago
Hicks’ home run was his fourth of the year. He hit a two-run shot off Shane Baz in the sixth inning. Hicks was behind the plate Sunday as the Marlins are carrying three catchers with Agustin Ramirez and Nick Fortes. Hicks also occasionally gets at-bats at DH. He’s hitting .282 with 20 RBI and an .839 OPS on the season.
FLA • Catcher • #34
6 months ago
Hicks was robbed of an extra-base hit by right fielder Andy Pages in the third inning, but wouldn’t be denied in his next at-bat when he took Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin deep for a 380-foot no-doubter. It was his second big fly of the season.
FLA • Catcher • #34
7 months ago
Hicks’ homer, the first of his big-league career, was a two-run shot off Jordan Romano in the ninth, but that still left the Phillies with an 11-10 lead that they’d finish the game with. It’s easily the best offensive game to date for the Marlins’ Rule 5 catcher, who entered the day with a .179/.283/.231 line. Alas, he was 0-for-5 throwing out basestealers, something the Marlins are having big problems with this season. It can’t be all about Hicks, but the Marlins are 2-10 when he starts this season and 6-2 the rest of the time.