With the minor league teams off on Monday, we take a look back at Anthony Solometo’s start from this past Tuesday against the Palm Beach Cardinals.
Solometo and Bubba Chandler have alternated between who has started and who piggybacks afterwards. This past week it was Solometo’s turn to start, and he turned in another strong performance.
In four innings, the 19-yeaer-old lefty allowed three hits, two runs, and walked one, while striking out four batters. Solometo has pitched 29 1/3 innings this season, striking out 31 batters in the process. Here’s a look at the four he picked up this past Tuesday.
First Strikeout
Second Strikeout
Third Strikeout
Fourth Strikeout
Full Start
This is a look at his entire start. Solometo threw 52 pitches, 36 of them went for strikes. He’s not completed four innings in four of his nine appearances this season, as they ease him into his professional career.