Angels held off on having Johnny Slawinski pitch for them until extended spring training. He finally got on the mound. FB sat 94-95 mph.
The Angels took him in the third round with a signing bonus of $2,497,500.
Stay til the end for a surprise.
A few things about yesterday’s Johnson City / Rosebud Lott game:
1) those were two really good teams meeting in the first round. It’s a shame they couldn’t have both had a softer landing to kick off the playoffs.
2) The record will show that Slawinski allowed one hit in his complete game shut out, but he was not only robbed of a no-hitter, but also an assist on the play at first that cost him the no-no. The umpires have a hard job, but I believe they missed that call. As impressive as he was on the mound, that throw to first under duress was as impressive to me as anything he did yesterday, including the homer and the 16 strikeouts.
3) Bo McGinnis was brilliant himself, allowing only three hits and 2ER in five inning of work. He also fanned eight hitters.
Congrats to the @JohnsonCityEag1 on a hard fought win and congrats to RL on a really nice season.
If you can get out of the house, there are gems like this game every weekend during the playoffs. Go support high school baseball when it’s in your back yard. It will pay you back in spades. ⚾️
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No player in Texas has been scouted more by pro scouts than Johnny Slawinski III (@j_slawinski3). And we saw why last week.
Is he in the mix to be No. 1? 🤔
Johnny Slawinski (@j_slawinski3) was absolutey dominate today in front of @FiveToolSTX. The LHP racked up 1️⃣7️⃣ strikeouts in 6.1 shutout innings with just 4 hits and 0 BB allowed. Pounded the zone all game and ended with an incredible feat of 400 career strikeouts.
FB: 90-93, 94
SL: 80-82
CH: 80
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Get outta here ball!
Johnny Slawinski (@j_slawinski3) smashes the first pitch of the AB over the fence in center field for a 2-run home run. #FiveToolPower
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Johnny Slawinski III, Sr, Johnson City, 7 IP, 0 H, 20 K’s, 0 RA, 0 BB
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Slawinski finishes up a dominant performance by striking out the side in the final frame:
4 inn
11K (HBP)
0H-0R
Touched 9️⃣4️⃣
Effectively in zone w/ FB pounding in on RHHs. Slurve flashed upside. CH might be best pitch long term.
Close to 20 whiffs in the short stint.
M2C.
Made the trip to Johnson City today to see Johnny Slawinski III (@j_slawinski3). Bullpen look… Looks stronger. More distinct breaking stuff. Probably 40+ MLB scouts here. #MLBDraft
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Johnny Slawinski (‘25, TX) was excellent tonight, going 6 IP w/ 0 earned & 9 punchies. Up to 91 & legitimately sitting 89 late into this start worked E/W effectively, so much feel for the low 70’s CB; sequenced & hit spots, very impressive. #WWBA@Texas_PG#Baylor commit
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