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Frank Casanova
Relief Pitcher | Lethbridge Typhoon
Pitching This guy has closer written all over him. Casanova also throws a screwball. Let's just say he's screwy on the field and off... so watch out for that devastating screwball! His fastball gets into the high 80s, but it's the sink that makes the pitch effective. The Lethbridge Typhoon 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. Sometimes I wish he'd just give up on throwing the changeup, it's like a BP ball! Dating back to his days in the minors, Casanova has been more effective against righthanders than lefthanders.
Defense & Hitting He's average in terms of controlling the running game. He isn't especially quick off the mound but generally fields his position adequately. Casanova is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Casanova has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The Lethbridge Typhoon have been known to use Casanova as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook The Lethbridge Typhoon signed him to a long-term contract, but don't think they won't drop Casanova like a hot potato if something better comes along.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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