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Art Tessdale
Relief Pitcher | Free Agents
Pitching He can hit 90 MPH but is too smart to try to get his fastball past most hitters. Sometimes I wish he'd just give up on throwing the changeup, it's like a BP ball! He walks too many hitters and throws too many pitches. He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting He's average in terms of controlling the running game. 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. Tessdale is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Tessdale has some pop in his swing.
2025 Outlook The Free Agents signed him to a long-term contract, but don't think they won't drop Tessdale like a hot potato if something better comes along. It's really a shame he hasn't caught on somewhere. He might be a decent addition to someone's bench.
-- Moostard Nyman
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