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#31651	03/10/2016 11:04:46 am
Shyfire Joined: 06/23/2015 Posts: 135 Inactive	So I picked up this player off the waiver wire in May (brokenbat time) and here we are in July and he hasn't pitched at all since joining the team. Could there be an explanation for this or does RNG just hate Mr. Baldwin? http://brokenbat.org/player/109959

#31653	03/10/2016 2:05:07 pm
admin Joined: 01/27/2010 Posts: 4985 Administrator	Even in the minor leagues, there is a selection process of who plays and pitches. I think he's just a little behind the curve in terms of development (so others are picked over him). I will double check to make sure there is nothing wrong with his entry in the DB. Steve

#31655	03/10/2016 2:18:51 pm
Krakonico Joined: 01/04/2013 Posts: 312 Inactive	I don't even think he could be good enough. He's 21yo, SI 31, POT 12, a year gaining + or - 5, when he is 27 he will be + or - 67 SI.

#31656	03/10/2016 3:02:36 pm
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9600 Haverhill Halflings III.1	Pitchers can gain 20+ SI a season when they first hit the majors. This guy's velocity is already 9. I think he could defintately be a decent pitcher. Updated Thursday, March 10 2016 @ 3:02:52 pm PST

#31659	03/10/2016 4:16:45 pm
JJNZ Joined: 12/09/2014 Posts: 1580 Yakima Monster III.3	Very good looking 12 pot, from memory game time in the minors doesn't effect how quickly they develop anyway?

#31701	03/11/2016 12:05:19 pm
Shyfire Joined: 06/23/2015 Posts: 135 Inactive	I figured that there was some sort of system or selection process that decides who gets playing time in the minors. But in the span of two months wouldn't it seem logical that Baldwin got a couple of innings here and there?

#31704	03/11/2016 1:42:12 pm
admin Joined: 01/27/2010 Posts: 4985 Administrator	Normally I would think yes. That's why I need to look into the situation. Link: Arnold Baldwin Steve Updated Friday, March 11 2016 @ 7:05:40 pm PST

#32257	03/24/2016 8:56:46 am
admin Joined: 01/27/2010 Posts: 4985 Administrator	Looks like he's getting a bit of work now. Steve