Mahoning Valley Insider: 2012 season review
Short season Single-A Mahoning Valley did not have a very good year from a win-loss perspective going 30-45. In fact, of all six stateside Indians’ affiliates, they had the worst record and were one of only two teams not to have a winning record. But in the minors the focus is always on the individuals and much less on the team play. Wins and losses are secondary to the primary focus that is the individual development of each player.
A lot of new players to the organization made their way to Mahoning Valley this season, either from the last two drafts or signed out of Latin America in recent years. A few players struggled and took a step back with their value as Major League prospects, while others took steps forward and set themselves up for success next season when they get their first true test playing full season ball.
Earlier this week I had a chance to sit down with Indians Assistant Director of Player Development Carter Hawkins to get the organization’s...
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