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Young Fireballer Fuentes Rising Fast | Atlanta Braves News
At just 21, Didier Fuentes is rewriting the script for young MLB pitchers—owning the Atlanta bullpen with a 98 mph fastball and elite slider, already notching two saves while slashing walks and homers. Guided by veteran mentors like Martín Pérez and Raisel Iglesias, and shaped by early lessons from Carlos Carrasco, he’s turning raw talent into dominance. Despite hitting legal drinking age, he stays laser-focused on baseball, having moved from his small Colombian hometown at 15 to chase his dream. Signed for $75K in 2022, he’s one of only three from that class to reach the majors—and his…
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