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“He (Kris Medlin) has a communication with a force in pitching that most of us can’t talk to. It’s an awareness; it’s a sixth sense. When he steps in and stares in to that catcher, that little man on his shoulder’s going to take over and tell him what to do. And he’s done it well.”

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Don Sutton
Don Sutton

Don Sutton, born on April 2, 1945, is an American professional baseball player known for his outstanding pitching skills and long career in Major League Baseball. He served as a pitcher and is renowned for his exceptional performance on the mound. more

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