LHP Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson, Cleveland’s 2023 10th-round pick, pitched six no-hit innings and threw 15 strikeouts for Single-A Lynchburg on Thursday night.
But early on this season, another 2023 draftee has been excelling in his first full year in the Guardians’ farm system., the Guardians’ 2023 10th-round pick, had one of the best starts in Cleveland Minor League history on Thursday night for the Single-A Lynchburg Hillcats . The 270-pound left-hander pitched six no-hit innings,, Wilkinson became the fifth Minor League pitcher since 2005 to strike out at least 15 while not allowing a hit.
After Thursday night’s spectacular showing, the former Central Arizona College Vaquero shared his appreciation for the opportunity that the Cleveland organization has given him. “This is what I wanted to do my whole life,” Wilkinson told MLB.com. “Being able to play at a professional level is awesome. But this is just a start. I got a long way to go and I can't wait for what's next.”
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