Even with big bonus second rounder Anthony Solometo on the team, the best pitching prospect on the Bradenton Marauders might be Carlos Jimenez.
On Friday night, Jimenez worked four innings in relief of Solometo, giving up four runs, but striking out nine. Most of the damage came early, with Jimenez coming out of the bullpen for just the fifth time of his young career.
“Getting into the game, and not having that routine to get started is a bit different for him,” said Bradenton manager Jonathan Johnston. “He needs to be able to do that, because he may be used in a type of situation like that.