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Maleek Aamodt
Relief Pitcher | Retired or Inactive Players
Pitching Though Aamodt can't just blow the ball by hitters, he has some giddyup on his fastball. Aamodt also has a decent changeup. The Retired or Inactive Players hope he can work on his control a little bit. Every once and a while one slips away from him and either ends up at the backstop or in the right field bleachers. Steals sometimes unnerve Aamodt, who isn't blessed with extraordinary self-confidence. No one questions this kid's heart. They do question why he just can't get it done late in the game. He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting He tends to fall off slightly to the first-base side of the mound, making him vulnerable to bunts toward third base. He makes up for that minor flaw by being aggressive in fielding his position. His windup, though, makes him an easy target to run on. Aamodt is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Aamodt has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The Retired or Inactive Players have been known to use Aamodt as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook Aamodt isn't cutting the mustard in the low minors. It's time for Maleek to investigate other career options, like coaching highschool ball. But if you ask me, I'll pass on Aamodt.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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