Life in the minors is rough, especially for guys diving into the world of professional baseball for the first time.
From the intense schedules to the higher levels of talent, it is easy to fizzle out quickly in the farm system.
For Jared Triolo and Fred Villarreal, two former Cougars that were drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Seattle Mariners, respectively in 2019, life after their time in Houston has been much more forgiving.
“It’s always been a vision and a goal to make it to professional baseball,” said Triolo, who in 2019 slashed .