2024 UDFA Chipper Menard - LHP - (Sr) Louisiana-Monroe (LA)

[86this]

https://ulmwarhawks.com/news/2024/7/18/baseball-menard-signs-with-baltimore-orioles.aspx

 

[Hazmat]

5 minutes ago, 86this said:

https://ulmwarhawks.com/news/2024/7/18/baseball-menard-signs-with-baltimore-orioles.aspx

 

Cool uniforms!

[Frobby]

Wow, we are going heavy on the UDFAs this year.  

[OriolesUpAndDowns]

Great name 

[Tony-OH]

From BA: "Menard is an undersized lefthander with a 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame who spent two seasons with Louisiana-Lafayette before pitching for Louisiana-Monroe as a starter and reliever in 2023-2024. This spring he posted a 4.60 ERA over 47 innings, mostly out of the bullpen, with a 26.8% strikeout rate and 8.2% walk rate. He throws a 90-94 mph fastball that touches 95 with above-average riding life and backs it with a slider around 80 mph that features solid horizontal movement and a slower curveball in the mid-70s with more depth. Menard also has a mid-80s changeup that he throws more often to righties."

[Jim'sKid26]

Lefty specialist who will live or die on whether he can defend himself against RH hitters with that CU. Just a guess, but its a common theme.