-The K Zone- January 11th 2017 Chase Dejong Interview by Mike Duffy Recently I was able to interview Dodgers #16 top prospect (according to MLB Pipeline) As of 2017 he is the #15 prospect in the Mariners Organization. Chase Dejong. In 2015 he helped the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes win the California League title and thisContinue reading “Chase Dejong: Oceans 16”
Brendon Davis: Keeping Composure
The K Zone January 10th 2017 Brendon Davis Interviewed By Mike Duffy Brendon Davis is not just a great player but a great person too. In 2017 he was traded to the Texas Rangers for Yu Darvish. Mike Duffy: I was wondering when you go from high school, minor leagues, to the majors, what was theContinue reading “Brendon Davis: Keeping Composure”
Jahmai Jones: Keep a smile on your face, and a song in your Heart!
The K Zone January 9th 2017 Jahmai Jones Interviewed By Mike Duffy Mike Duffy: I was wondering when you go from high school, minor leagues, to the majors, what was the biggest challenge when you reach each stage? Jahmai Jones: The biggest challenge was the speed of the game, everyone who has been The biggest challengeContinue reading “Jahmai Jones: Keep a smile on your face, and a song in your Heart!”
Tyler Erwin: Reliving for the Orioles
The K Zone January 8th 2017 Tyler Erwin Interviewed By Mike Duffy In 2016 Tyler Erwin was drafted in the 23rd round out of New Mexico State and played for the Orioles Class A Short Season Affiliate Aberdeen Ironbirds. He posted a 3.22 era in 22 innings playing for the Ironbirds and appeared in 13Continue reading “Tyler Erwin: Reliving for the Orioles”
Shane Sawczak: Stayin Saucey
The K Zone January 7th 2017 Updated on December 9th 2017 Shane Sawczak Interviewed By Mike Duffy Mike Duffy: How did you get a better control on the ball to get your era down? Shane Sawczak: I learned how to locate my fastball. Throwing it on both sides of the plate and getting ahead of theContinue reading “Shane Sawczak: Stayin Saucey”
The Relieving Future of Baseball: A Graph-ic Novel
Endless graphs and data sets exist on the internet, which tell us about the trends that will move baseball forward. Here, I take a look at one major trend in the game: relief pitching, from Dennis Eckersley to Andrew Miller to Clayton Kershaw
Jacob Nix: Let The F*cker Fly
The K Zone December 10th 2016 / Updated August 13th 2018 Jacob Nix Interview by Mike Duffy On August 10th 2018, Nix made his Major League debut. “That call came a little sooner than expected, but Nix showed he was more than ready for it on Friday night, as the Padres rode his strong MLB debutContinue reading “Jacob Nix: Let The F*cker Fly”
Imani Abdullah: Can I take this call?
-The K Zone- December 9th 2016 In 2015 Imani Abdullah received a call from Magic Johnson while in his 3rd period class at Madison High school to be told he was selected by the Dodgers in the 11th round. Two years later he has just come off a very strong season with the Great LakeContinue reading “Imani Abdullah: Can I take this call?”
Ryan Miller: Keep working when your alone
-The K Zone- December 8th 2016 Just coming off his 3rd season in the Minor leagues he had a pretty good seaosn in AA. He’s a big believer in working hard and being the best person you can be when none is watching. I hope you enjoy my interview with Padres catcher Ryan Miller! MikeContinue reading “Ryan Miller: Keep working when your alone”