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Erick Mejia’s Rise from Outfield to Pitching Star | Washington Nationals News
Erick Mejia, former outfielder turned pitching sensation, is on the verge of his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals after a meteoric rise through the minors. Switching roles last March, the 31-year-old has dominated at every level — posting a 1.50 ERA in 22 Double-A appearances and going scoreless in four innings at Triple-A. His elite stuff, including a new slider that pairs perfectly with his cutter, has him leading the organization in ERA among pitchers with 20+ innings. With the Nationals’ bullpen in need, Mejia’s breakout season could see him in the big leagues sooner than expected…
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