"Pint got to the big leagues briefly, combining for five appearances between 2023-24. He sat around 95 MPH on the fastball and with an upper 80s slider. Pint fanned seven in 3 2/3 innings but the control still wasn't viable. He issued eight walks, hit two batters, and threw four wild pitches. The free passes resulted in nine runs coming across the board."
"The Guardians signed Pint to a minor league contract last offseason. He was placed on the injured list not long after and missed the entire season with an undisclosed issue. Pint was healthy enough to throw a showcase for scouts last month and Driveline announced that he got the fastball as high as 97. Pint has always had good velocity, but it's encouraging to see the arm speed return after his lost year."
"Pint was a top five pick by the Rockies out of high school in 2016. He spent the first eight seasons of his career in the Colorado organization. A lack of command pushed Pint to the bullpen, but he didn't find much more success in short relief. Pint actually announced his retirement while in High-A in 2021. He made a comeback the following season."
Riley Pint, a 28-year-old former fourth overall pick, agreed to a minor-league contract with the Padres and will likely begin the season at Triple-A El Paso. Pint spent eight seasons in the Rockies organization, battled command problems that moved him to the bullpen, and briefly retired in High-A in 2021 before returning to reach the 40-man roster. He made five MLB appearances in 2023-24 with a mid-90s fastball and upper-80s slider but struggled with control, piling up walks and wild pitches. Pint missed last season on the injured list, threw a recent showcase with velocity up to 97 mph, and projects as a dart throw with regained arm speed.
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