Development isn’t always a straight path to the major leagues. There are a lot of up and downs in the minors and it’s up to the player to work through them and improve. Carmen Mlodzinski is one of those players who is currently doing so in the Pittsburgh Pirates system.
After being drafted by the Pirates 31st overall in 2020, Mlodzinski made the jump straight to Greensboro when the minor leagues started back up the following year. He pitched well, despite missing time with an injury, striking out 64 batters and holding a 3.96 ERA in 50 1/3 High-A innings.