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Marlins Prospect Snelling Overcomes Rough Start
9 May
Summary
- Robby Snelling allowed three runs in the first inning.
- He settled to pitch four scoreless innings afterwards.
- Snelling boasts a 1.86 ERA and 44 strikeouts in minor league starts.
Robby Snelling, the Miami Marlins' second-ranked prospect, showcased his talent despite an initial challenge on Friday night. He surrendered three runs in the opening inning against the Washington Nationals at loanDepot Park. However, Snelling quickly recovered, allowing only two hits and three walks over his subsequent four scoreless innings.
Overall, Snelling completed five innings, giving up three runs on five hits with four walks and two strikeouts. This performance followed a dominant stretch in his minor league career, where he posted a 1.86 ERA and recorded 44 strikeouts in his first six starts.
The hard-throwing lefty, who can reach 100 mph, was promoted to make his MLB debut after Chris Paddack was designated for assignment. Snelling has a strong repertoire including a fastball, sinker, changeup, and curveball.
Snelling's career has seen ups and downs, including a sophomore slump. However, he finished the previous season strong, particularly with an impressive 1.27 ERA over 11 starts at Double-A Pensacola after a promotion. He is recognized as a top-tier prospect, ranking fourth among left-handed pitchers on the MLB Top 100 list.
