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Andra Hodgkins
Relief Pitcher | Retired or Inactive Players
Pitching
He struggles with his command at times and is still learning to mix his pitches and set up hitters. His fastball gets into the high 80s, but it's the sink that makes the pitch effective. Steals sometimes unnerve Hodgkins, who isn't blessed with extraordinary self-confidence. Sometimes I wish he'd just give up on throwing the changeup, it's like a BP ball! 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. He doesn't hold runners very close, which gives his catcher a bit of a workout. Hodgkins is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Hodgkins has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The Retired or Inactive Players have been known to use Hodgkins as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook
If Hodgkins doesn't perform, the Retired or Inactive Players won't hesitate to send him down to the minors. I just don't know if The Retired or Inactive Players are ever going to get what they expect out of him.
-- Moostard Nyman
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