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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Yankees recently officially started spring training. The minor league rookie Jhony Brito (Jhony Brito) who was invited to participate in the spring training, during the actual pitching practice the day before yesterday, knocked out 3 Yankees strong hitters in a row, showing amazing performance Pitching talent.

According to "NJ.com" Randy Miller, Brito is characterized by a four-seam fastball with a ball speed between 95 (about 152.8 kilometers) and 98 miles (about 157.7 kilometers). One of the best changeups.

Last season, he was ranked 22nd among the Yankees' rookies by MLB Pipeline.

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During the actual pitching practice for spring training yesterday, he pitched 3Ks in the third inning, striking out "Judge" Judge, "Giancarlo Stanton" and third baseman Josh Donaldson in a row. ) Three MVP-level stars.

Jhony Brito strikes out Giancarlo Stanton. pic.twitter.com/nITujpirvB

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The 25-year-old Brito started from 2A last season. In the first 8 games, he won 5 wins and 2 losses with an excellent ERA of 2.36, and was immediately promoted to 3A.

Brito also replicated his performance in 3A games. He played a total of 18 games (15 starts), with 6 wins and 2 losses, an ERA of 3.31, and 70.2 innings with 53 strikeouts. He is expected to become the Yankees A big surprise on the opening roster.

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