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Teen Pitcher DeFrank Blasts 97 MPH | Miami Marlins News
A teenage fireballer named DeFrank is heating up the Miami Marlins’ pitching pipeline with a fastball that routinely hits 97 mph and occasionally touches triple digits—before even turning 18. He’s not just throwing hard, he’s throwing strikes, thanks to elite athleticism and repeatable mechanics. Scouts rave about his character, leadership, and solid secondary pitches, including a sinking changeup and developing slider. While command still needs work and an injury last year adds caution, the Marlins are patient—projecting him to Double-A by 19 and possibly the majors before 21. This raw…
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