The Miami Marlins have announced that their top prospect, Eury Perez, will make his major league debut on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. At 20 years and 27 days old, Perez will become the youngest pitcher in Marlins franchise history, ahead of the late Jose Fernandez.
Manager’s Excitement
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker expressed his excitement for the young pitcher’s debut, calling Perez “enormously talented,” and said that he was looking forward to seeing him take the mound. The organization is also excited to see Perez walk through the clubhouse.
Perez’s Promotion
Perez was informed of his promotion by Miami ace Sandy Alcantara, who broke the news to the right-hander in a video that was shared by the Marlins on their social media accounts. Marlins general manager Kim Ng stated that there was a need for Perez on the major league club, citing long-term injuries to starting pitchers Trevor Rogers and Johnny Cueto.
Perez’s Talent
The 6-foot-8 Perez was ranked this year by ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel as the Marlins’ top prospect and the No. 6 overall prospect in Major League Baseball. The hard-throwing Perez, whose fastball has reached 100 mph, has a 3-1 record, 2.32 ERA, and 42 strikeouts over 31 innings this season at Pensacola. Ng praised Perez’s ability to throw all his pitches for strikes and command his pitches, which are essential qualities for a major league pitcher.
The Marlins are hoping that Perez will be a vital addition to the team, and his debut is highly anticipated. With his talent and ability, Perez has the potential to become a star player for the Marlins and make a significant impact on the team’s future.
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