Feb 23, 2018; Mesa, AZ, USA; A general view of a logo on the field prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Colin Peluse had not received much attention in the Oakland A’s system. A ninth round selection in the 2019 MLB Draft, Peluse was an under the radar prospect with a repeatable delivery and solid command. While he showed improved velocity in the instructional leagues last season, he still needed to show that he could get batters out.
Peluse had done just that in High-A for the Lansing Lugnuts.