Trending Now - Mariners' Pitching Ace Dazzles With Stunning Fastball Performance
WHO:
Ryan Sloan, Mariners’ pitching prospect
Kade Anderson, Mariners pitching prospect
Justin Toole, Mariners player development director
Luis Peña, Brewers prospect
Jett Williams, Brewers prospect
Brock Wilken, Brewers prospect
Yorger Bautista, Mariners prospect
Lazaro Montes, Mariners prospect
Trent Blank, Mariners director of pitching strategy
Ryan Sloan, Mariners’ pitching prospect
Kade Anderson, Mariners pitching prospect
Justin Toole, Mariners player development director
Luis Peña, Brewers prospect
Jett Williams, Brewers prospect
Brock Wilken, Brewers prospect
Lazaro Montes, Mariners prospect
Yorger Bautista, Mariners prospect
Ryan Sloan, Mariners’ pitching prospect
Trent Blank, Mariners director of pitching strategy
Justin Toole, Mariners player development director
Kade Anderson, fellow Mariners pitching prospect
Luis Peña, Brewers prospect
Jett Williams, Brewers prospect
Lazaro Montes, Mariners prospect
Yorger Bautista, Mariners prospect
WHAT:
Ryan Sloan struck out three batters in three perfect innings, facing nine batters and allowing no hits.
Sloan's final stat line included 39 pitches, with 24 strikes and 18 swinging strikes.
The average exit velocity of balls put in play against Sloan was 69.2 mph.
Kade Anderson allowed five runs (four earned) in two-plus innings.
Lazaro Montes finished 3-for-3 at the plate, driving in two runs and stealing a base.
Yorger Bautista hit a home run in the ninth inning that hit a concession stand beyond the right-center field fence.
Ryan Sloan struck out three batters in three perfect innings, facing nine batters and allowing no hits.
Sloan's final stat line included 39 pitches, with 24 strikes and 18 swinging strikes.
The Brewers' lineup featured four prospects within MLB Pipeline’s Top 100: Jesús Made (No. 3), Luis Peña (No. 26), Jett Williams (No. 51), and Cooper Pratt (No. 64).
Yorger Bautista hit a home run in the ninth inning that hit a concession stand beyond the right-center field fence.
Lazaro Montes finished 3-for-3 at the plate, driving in two runs.
Ryan Sloan struck out three batters in three perfect innings during a Spring Breakout game.
Sloan threw 39 pitches, with 24 strikes and 18 swinging strikes.
The Mariners lost to the Brewers 7-3.
Luis Peña hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning.
Sloan's final line included nine batters faced and no hits allowed.
The average exit velocity of balls put in play against Sloan was 69.2 mph.
Sloan is ranked as the No. 33 prospect in all of baseball and No. 6 among right-handed pitchers by MLB Pipeline.
Kade Anderson allowed five runs (four earned) in two-plus innings.
WHERE:
Peoria, Arizona, at MLB Spring Breakout.
The game featured players from the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system, ranked No. 1 by MLB Pipeline.
WHEN:
The game took place on March 20th, 2026.
The first-pitch temperature was 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
WHY:
Justin Toole noted that Sloan's maturity level and performance are not typical for a 20-year-old, highlighting his impressive spring training.
Sloan aimed to maintain control and not let the environment dictate his performance.
Justin Toole noted that Sloan's maturity level and performance are not typical for a 20-year-old, highlighting his impressive spring training.
Sloan aimed to maintain control and not let the environment dictate his performance.
The Mariners are focused on developing their pitching prospects, with high expectations for Sloan.
HOW:
Sloan utilized a four-seamer that touched 99 mph, a slider, and a 92 mph cutter during his outing.
The cutter is a new addition for Sloan, which he refined during the offseason.
Sloan utilized a four-seamer that touched 99 mph, a slider, and a 92 mph cutter during his outing.
The cutter is a new addition for Sloan, which he refined during the offseason.
Sloan utilized a four-seamer that touched 99 mph, a slider, and a 92 mph cutter during his outing.
He prepared for the game by hydrating and using cold towels to combat the heat.
(UPDATED March 21, 2026 11:01 UTC)
In a standout performance, Mariners pitching prospect Ryan Sloan struck out three batters in three perfect innings, facing nine batters and allowing no hits, while his teammate Lazaro Montes went 3-for-3 at the plate, driving in two runs and stealing a base. Justin Toole, the Mariners' player development director, praised Sloan's maturity and impressive spring training, noting that his final stat line included 39 pitches with 24 strikes and 18 swinging strikes. Meanwhile, Yorger Bautista made an impact by hitting a home run in the ninth inning that soared over the right-center field fence and struck a concession stand.
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(UPDATED March 21, 2026 09:02 UTC)
In an impressive display at spring training, Mariners pitching prospect Ryan Sloan struck out three batters in three perfect innings, facing nine batters and allowing no hits, while utilizing a four-seamer that reached 99 mph and a newly refined cutter. Meanwhile, Yorger Bautista hit a home run in the ninth inning that soared over the right-center field fence, and Lazaro Montes had a stellar day at the plate, finishing three-for-three with two runs batted in. Justin Toole, the Mariners' player development director, praised Sloan's maturity and performance, noting that such skills are rare for a 20-year-old.
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(UPDATED March 21, 2026 07:13 UTC)
In a Spring Breakout game on March 20, 2026, in Peoria, Arizona, Mariners pitching prospect Ryan Sloan struck out three batters in three perfect innings, facing nine batters without allowing a hit. Despite Sloan's impressive performance, which included a four-seamer reaching 99 mph and a final line of no hits allowed, the Mariners lost to the Brewers 7-3, with Luis Peña hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning. Sloan, ranked as the No. 33 prospect in all of baseball, prepared for the heat by hydrating and using cold towels, as the first-pitch temperature soared to 103 degrees Fahrenheit.