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2024 UDFA Jacob Stretch - RHP - (Jr) Virginia Tech (VA)


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Despite his stats, by the end of the season he was actualoy one of the most reliable relievers in a pretty bad Hokie bullpen.   Think his best pitch was a slider.

He only pitched at VT, any infield play came before he transferred in.

I believe there are now two Hokies in the Orioles system.   Stretch joins Graham Fireovid.

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