St. Louis Cardinals Tyrell Jenkins makes appearance in Grapefruit League – MLB News
The St. Louis Cardinals’ young pitcher Tyrell Jenkins on Wednesday, March 7, had his first Grapefruit League experience as he pitched against the Washington Nationals. The 19-year-old pitcher seems to have made tremendous impression on the fans and the team
management, proving the latter’s choice right.
The combination of fastballs and the off-speed pitches that he came up with on Wednesday served as the reminder of what potential the young pitcher has. But Jenkins has already mingled with the more experienced pitchers and mentally preparing himself for
Major League Baseball.
In the Cactus League, however, his experience has already been incredibly enriching. He stresses he is trying to play above his age.
"Jogging out to the mound, I felt like I was going to fall down because I couldn't feel my legs," Jenkins said. "But once I stepped on the mound, it was like playing catch. I couldn't let anyone know how old I was. I am trying to play above my age. It was
unexplainable, really."
Although he is still years away from formally becoming the part of Major League Baseball, representing the St. Louis Cardinals, he maintains he has grown up a lot this year and learned from team-mates.
"Looking back on last year, you can see the youth. I've grown up a lot this year and learned from these guys. It's a blessing to have these guys teach you the ropes and let you know what you're doing right and doing wrong,” said Jenkins.
In the view of the team manager Mike Matheny, he is tough and talented. The team as a whole knows how invaluable this pitcher will become once he is in Major League Baseball.
St. Louis Cardinals have so far put a good display in the Grapefruit League, winning the games with the splendour of Champions. After all, their victory in the World Series last year has imbued them with enough confidence to outmanoeuvre the opponents in
the division and in the regular season in the days to come. It will be interesting to see what impact Tyrell Jenkins has for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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