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Ryan Harbin: Sinker/Slider Mix Dominating Single-A Hitters

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Sometimes it isn’t easy to get noticed when pitching out of the bullpen in Single-A. With the way he has started the season, it has been hard to not notice Ryan Harbin, the former 17th round pick by the Pirates back in 2019.

After spending a few years in the Complex League, Harbin got a brief taste of Single-A last season before starting 2023 with the Bradenton Marauders.

Coming out of the bullpen, Harbin has been fantastic, and is doing something that few in all of the minors is doing.

Two of the biggest keys to success when pitching is keeping the ball on the ground, and generating swings and misses.