John Allender

[Matrix31]

Some of you guys might remember him. He was the kid we signed out of Australia last year, at age 16 he could throw 95 MPH. He struggled last year. Apparently he worked really hard over the offseason and apparently has a very good curve. He got his first outing this year last night after struggling with blister problems and an ankle sprain he ogt a week or so ago in an inter-squad game. He didnt do too well. 3 innings, 2 runs, 4 walks and 3 wild pitches, he did strike out 2. The wildness is discouraging, but despite all of that he did allow just two runs which shows you that if he can throw strikes he can get people out. HOpefully this is just because of his injuries. He is only 18, so hes basically just like a highschooler just drafted, so he has a lot of time to improve.