Blue Jays pitcher Trent Thornton's 'next step' for '20? Breath control

Posted Jul 26, 2020
For Trent Thornton to take the next step in 2020, beats per minute will be as important as miles per hour. The young right-hander flashed plenty of potential in 2019, becoming the unexpected leader in starts and innings pitched for the Blue Jays, but found himself back in a competition this spring and summer after three veteran starters were brought in. (MLB.com)

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