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Signed
Kyle Jones
- Toledo
- RHP
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- Bats: L / Throws: R
- Age: 26
- Slot Money: $235,600
- Signing Money: $176,700
Scouting Report
The repertoire includes a low-90s fastball, a power curveball and a splitter. He's struggled with walks and throwing a hittable fastball, but there's stuff there. Had committed to use an extra year of eligibility at Virginia Tech.
The Twins on Jones:
QuoteJones, 22, went 7-3 with a 4.24 ERA (91.1 IP, 43 ER), one save, 25 walks and a program-record 114 strikeouts in 17 games (15 starts) for the University of Toledo in 2022, earning First-Team All-MAC and Academic All-MAC honors. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound right-hander ranked second in the MAC in strikeouts and innings pitched, and was fifth in ERA and tied for sixth in opponent batting average (.240). Jones was awarded the MAC Medal of Excellence in 2022, given annually to a male and female student athlete who distinguish themselves academically, athletically and through service and leadership.
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And yes, Matt Wallner homered again!
Dinkelman Named Minor-League Manager of the Year by Baseball America
Last in December, Baseball America was handing out its final awards of the year. One of those awards was minor-league manager of the year, and Cedar Rapids Kernels' Brian Dinkelman earned the honor. Look back at his story, from his playing days to his coaching and managerial career. And hear from several member of the 2023 Midwest League championship about what makes "Dink" such an admired coach.
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