translated from Spanish: Kyle Arjona is the second reinforcement of the Tomateros de Culiacán

Tomateros has a new pitcher in its ranks. Right-handed pitcher Kyle Arjona is now a new member of the Cherry Nation. The right-hander becomes the second foreign reinforcement for the defense of the two-time championship in the 2021-22 season of the Mexican Pacific Arc League. “Arjona is a launcher with interesting features. It is a strong arm that can help us in the rotation of starters,” said Mario Valdez, Sports Manager of the Tomateros.
“His profile is a starting pitcher, and we are convinced that due to his pitching characteristics, he will adapt very well to our pitching staff,” said the manager. During the previous campaign, 21 of the team’s 29 wins in the regular season came from the starting staff. This figure put them as the leading starting body of the winter circuit, tied with two other teams. Arjona comes with the task of strengthening this group. This summer, he is 8-5 with a 3.18 PCL record in 17 starts as a member of the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League (Independent). At the moment, he is second in wins and leader in both innings pitched (107 2/3), as well as strikeouts (83) and WHIP (1.18). Arjona, 24, is a native of Cape Coral, Florida and was signed as a free agent on July 26, 2018 by the Philadelphia Phillies. During 2019, he released a game as a member of the AAA team. In its repertoire, it has a straight, curve with power break and change of speed. He joins Derrick Loop, like the foreigners confirmed for the season that begins this October 5.



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