Twins' Smeltzer knocking on door to Majors

[IndianaTwin]

Is this the place to post a link to this great story? 

 

https://www.milb.com/milb/news/minnesota-twins-devin-smeltzer-knocking-on-door-to-majors/c-307217296

 

[ekuhne]

Such an inspiring story, stories like Devin and other athletes that come back from life threatening conditions are part of the reason sports are so much more than a simple game. Simply coming back and playing baseball again is remarkable in it of itself, but when he inevitably reaches the majors, how can you not be inspired by a story like his.

[jkcarew]

I’m in. Promote Smeltzer now, please!

[darin617]

Great article! Sorry for being slightly lazy, has anyone made up a prospect report on him? I would like to know about him as a pitcher as well as the great person he is.

[Platoon]

He will be a success even if he never steps on a MLB mound! .

[DocBauer]

A wonderful story of courage and perseverance. Sounds like a tremdous guy and I sure wouldn't bet against him. I think he is now my favorite Twins prospect to root for!

[FlauerPauer]

Strikeouts have had an uptick in AAA as well. Would have liked to have seen him promoted to the bullpen instead of Adams.

[Otto von Ballpark]

Strikeouts have had an uptick in AAA as well.

Only 3 starts, but his K rate has dropped by half in AAA as compared to AA, 30% to 15%.

[blindeke]

Great article and story. Lord knows we need some pitching at AAA.

[Seth Stohs]

http://twinsdaily.com/_/minnesota-twins-news/minnesota-twins-minor-leagues/episode-4-get-to-know-lhp-devin-smeltzer-r7830

 

Could hear a scouting report on him from him in the Get to know 'em podcast...