Former Keys Arms Help Surprise to AFL Division Title
FREDERICK, MD -The World Series might be kicking off on Tuesday, but at the minor league level, former Frederick Keys players are in action in the Arizona Fall League. Considered a "finishing school" for some of the game's best prospects, the AFL is comprised of six teams. Orioles prospects are
FREDERICK, MD -The World Series might be kicking off on Tuesday, but at the minor league level, former Frederick Keys players are in action in the Arizona Fall League. Considered a "finishing school" for some of the game's best prospects, the AFL is comprised of six teams. Orioles prospects are playing for the Surprise Saguaros in 2019 alongside players from the Royals, Yankees, Rangers and Nationals organizations.
The Saguaros have clinched the AFL West Division title with a 16-10 record and will face the Salt River Rafters in the AFL Championship Game at Salt River Fields on Saturday. Much of Surprise's success has come on the back of its pitching staff, which ranks second in the circuit with a 3.06 ERA.
Everyone with a tie to the Keys has performed well.
Kremer had a chance to pitch in the Fall Stars Game on October 12, while
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