The Minor League Daily Thread - 5/12

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Originally Posted by mwash1983

Volpe 0-5 down to .167, the question is, not only how far he drops in the top 100 but does he get demoted to Hi-A. I keep hearing those reports that he cannot pick up the spin on the ball, if he can’t do that he may not make the majors. Could he have been had a fluke season and really is Cito Culver 2.0 all along.

Not only did he look fooled by strong breaking stuff, he was also really struggling with fastballs up in the zone. I don't know that a demotion is the answer though. He'll likely just take and I'm not so sure it's a confidence thing. He's just facing the best pitchers he's ever faced.