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Anthonyst Blackett
Relief Pitcher | Retired or Inactive Players
Pitching Sometimes I wish he'd just give up on throwing the changeup, it's like a BP ball! If you're going in to face Blackett, better be wearing plenty of protection. He's wild. You know, some times I think I can throw harder than Blackett, and that's saying a lot. He comes right after righthanded hitters, who are lucky even to reach base against him, but he works more carefully to lefties.
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. He doesn't hold runners very close, which gives his catcher a bit of a workout. Blackett is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Blackett has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The Retired or Inactive Players have been known to use Blackett as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook But if you ask me, I'll pass on Blackett.
-- Moostard Nyman
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