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I don't think he was hurt because I just saw he will be pitching...

for Burlington in the Appalachian League this summer. I know he was fairly highly regarded but I think it was more projection based on his frame and potential velocity increase but in his senior year, he was still only sitting mainly upper-80's with his fastball and one scout that attended a game in March 2025 had him only hitting mid-80's in the 3rd inning after starting the game in the 88-90 range. So I think the redshirt was likely a developmental year. I still think he has some potential but there hasn't been a particularly long history of pitchers becoming notable players after redshirting during the Szefc era. @Vawter Tech on the additional Summer League assignment.
Posted: 06/02/2026 at 11:55 PM ET
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QCP 06/01/26 09:21 PM ET
I see Austin Dean is listed as redshirting this year- was he hurt or
vtfin91 06/02/26 11:43 PM ET
I don't think he was hurt because I just saw he will be pitching...
QCP 06/02/26 11:55 PM ET
I am hoping for big things from him
Vawter Tech 06/09/26 09:14 AM ET