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Ronel Blanco - 10 things to know with detail
Ronel Blanco is a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Miami Marlins organization.
Blanco was born on January 26, 1996 in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.
He was signed by the Miami Marlins as an international free agent in 2013.
Blanco made his professional debut in 2014 in the Dominican Summer League.
He has steadily progressed through the Marlins' minor league system, reaching as high as Double-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in 2021.
Blanco is known for his strong fastball and developing secondary pitches, including a slider and changeup.
In 2021, Blanco posted a 2.67 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 27 appearances for the Jumbo Shrimp.
He was added to the Marlins' 40-man roster in November 2021 to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.
Blanco stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 180 pounds.
He is considered a promising young talent in the Marlins organization and could potentially make his MLB debut in the near future.