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MiLB and BR have Nunez's age at 23 (born March 9, 2001), which of course makes his development even more promising. However, it's a little concerning that in 114 PAs since the start of July (his hot month), he has only 3 HRs and his rate stats seem to be heavily driven by a .377 BAbip (lots of singles finding grass). Plus his breakout month only consisted of 77 PAs.

I'm really rooting for Nunez (after having visited Cuba, I have a special affinity for Cuban players), but my optimism after reading the article was tempered when I started looking a little deeper (despite being encouraged when seeing his actual age, assuming MiLB and BR are the correct sources for that).

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Always root for the Latin players! I have never been to Cuba, but several acquaintances have. They say that it is just awful there. None of the things that people in most countries take for granted: toilet paper for example. I too always wish the best for the Cuban players (and the Venezualan players0.

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👍

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Yeah when I looked up his numbers the ISO was off putting. His numbers reminded me a lot of another guy I used to check in on: Jake Lamb.

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Aug 17Liked by Ryan Palencer

You couldn't have known it, but his age was already updated five minutes before your comment went up. I pointed it out to Anthony because I wanted to share a tweet about the article and Ryan posting. He's a good guy, so I like seeing him still sticking with it, even if it's just the occasional article

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Aug 17Liked by Ryan Palencer

Thanks, and I agree on wanting Ryan to stick with it.

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Sorry guys…math is hard.

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I got a pile of carrots to give out today, but it's week 1 of the Premiership, so I'll be busy until this afternoon.

You guys got odds on Shelton's job security?

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2-3 years.

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😂

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There is a documentary short too, "The Legend of Pinky Deras," but I can't seem to find it in the internet of things so far.

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I am Groot,

Ok, everybody. Wabbit challenge. Name the ball player that goes with these stats:

W/L: 18-0; IP: 108; K: 298; with 16 shutouts and 10 no-hitters.

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Little league pinky Deras

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I KNEW you guys would nail it.

Here's a lovely story I just read in the New York Times' The Athletic.

Made my freakin' day.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5703670/2024/08/16/little-league-world-series-pinky-deras/

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I actually read that yesterday that's why I knew the answer.

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