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‘He was something special’: Blane Abeyta’s journey from standout catcher to professional pitcher

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Photo courtesy of Nevada Athletics. Abeyta was a two-way prospect in high school and junior college before signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Yankees on June 19.

At first glance, Blane Abeyta fits the mold of a pitcher. It could be his 6-foot-3-inch frame, or his velocity-packed fastball, or how he points to the sky before each appearance.

From every angle on the diamond, Abeyta looks comfortable as soon as he digs his cleats into the dirt.

That wasn’t always the case. It took years of hard work and dedication for Abeyta to truly shine on the mound.