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In response to "Sometimes it just doesn't happen. A kid I played in school went 2nd/3rd round to the Mets as a LHP and never made it past A-ball." by spamlet

The odds of someone getting to the majors is tiny, something like only 10% of minor leaguers see the big show for more than a cup of coffee.

Posted by Krusty (aka krustylu) Jun 5 '12, 07:11

Betances was a top prospect and should have been up by now but sadly he's not showing the control a pitcher needs to have.

He's from the same neighborhood as Manny Ramirez and it would be awesome to have NYC kid playing in pinstripes.

I hope he finds his command quickly or he'll be mopping up blowouts for the rest of career.

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I just Googled the guy. He's an assistant with the University of Illinois and did have arm troubles. - spamlet Jun 5, 07:14 1
- Damn, that sucks. So close yet so far. :-( - Krusty Jun 5, 07:26

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The odds of someone getting to the majors is tiny, something like only 10% of minor leaguers see the big show for more than a cup of coffee.

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