A movement within the Valencia farm system fan base has developed in the AAA Mars Martians' portion of the organization.
Mars currently has three relievers anchoring the back end of the bullpen that could very well be calling Valencia home next year. The trio are piling up the strikeouts and causing more missed swings that a band of blindfolded visitors swinging at a plethora or pinatas.
Raul Fierro has appeared in 23 games and earned 13 saves. From a strikeout perspective, Raul leads the way of the three relievers garnering 35 K;s in 23.2 innings of work. Raul has a 3.80 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP to this point. From a ratings perspective, Raul has an overall rating of 45 with a potential of 65. The former 12th round pick form 2061 has already fully developed his Stuff (12), Fastball (12) and Slider (11).
Next is Harry Green also has a 100 mph+ velocity in his arsenal of two pitches with his fully developed sinker (11) and yet to be developed curveball (5 with a potential of 11). Harry has a 4.20 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP but tends to have a feast or famine effect as he has not allowed a run in 12 of his 20 appearances. Harry has an overall rating of 40 with a potential of 60 and has struck out 24 batters in 30 innings on his way to a 3-3 record.
Last but not least is Jose Lopez who is the sole lefty of the three relievers. Jose is 5-1 with a save and a 1.78 ERA/1.26 WHIP. Jose has a fully developed fastball (11) and slider (11) to go with his 99 mph top speed on his pitches. Jose has struck out 23 batters in 25.1 innings.
The fan base can be seen wearing shirts with the three relievers pictures in Mariachi outfits saying "Let's Ride" or "If I don't get te-K-ya, somebody's gonna die".
Fans will have to wait until this season and this off-season plays out to see if the Three K-migo's will take their act to Valencia in 2065. If Juan Evans returns healthy and the current BBA trio of duo of Alphonse Lease, Cade Miller and Dave Furman continue their current form, the Valencia bullpen for 2065 may be set.
