Right-hander Pablo Lopez is making a lot of noise, but in the quietest way possible. Welcome to one of the surest things the Marlins have as a pitching prospect in their system.
Lopez does it in a not-so-typical way for the 21st century fan. He’s a painter, a Picasso of sorts. Pablo uses a low 90’s fastball and impeccable command to put pressure on hitters. Hitters have to be ready and willing to wait for Pablo to make mistake. Only one problem: he doesn’t ever really make mistakes! He’s only has walked 8 batters this season in 43 2⁄3 innings, including three separate outings where the Venezuelan starter hasn’t walked anybody.