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Braves Prospect Ritchie Shines in Spring Debut
23 Feb
Summary
- Ritchie pitched two scoreless, no-hit innings in his debut.
- He impressed veteran Chris Sale with his discipline and work ethic.
- Ritchie is competing for a potential rotation spot with the Braves.
Atlanta Braves prospect JR Ritchie recently made his spring training debut, pitching two impressive scoreless and no-hit innings. During his appearance on Sunday, he allowed just a single baserunner via a walk and recorded his first spring strikeout.
Ritchie's strong performance was mentored by veteran pitcher Chris Sale, who has observed Ritchie's commitment to improvement. Sale noted Ritchie's consistent work in the weight room and on his pitching mechanics, even prior to spring training.
The young pitcher's discipline and dedication are noteworthy, according to Sale, who believes these traits are crucial for aspiring major league players. Ritchie's efforts are showing payoffs, potentially earning him a rotation spot.
With an open competition for the fifth spot in the Braves' rotation, Ritchie's performance enhances his chances. The team often requires extra starters due to various needs, making a call-up for promising prospects like Ritchie a likely scenario.
