Derek Bender was a standout catcher at Coastal Carolina as he hit 32 dwelling runs and batted .326 for the Chanticleers in three collegiate seasons.
The Minnesota Twins chosen Bender within the sixth spherical of the MLB Draft again in July, and he bought his begin taking part in within the Florida State League for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. However after 19 video games, his time within the Twins’ farm system reportedly got here to an finish.
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Derek Bender of Bourne reacts after making a catch on a Hyannis fly ball. (Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Occasions / USA In the present day Community)
Bender was minimize after it was found that he instructed opposing batters the forms of pitches that have been coming to the plate final week in a sport that ended his group’s playoff hopes, ESPN reported.
The loss got here by the hands of the Lakeland Flying Tigers final week. Bender reportedly instructed batters the particular pitches that have been coming to the plate. Lakeland scored 4 runs within the second inning and received the sport 6-0.
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Could 31, 2024; Clemson, SC: Coastal Carolina junior Derek Bender (53) is congratulated by senior Corey Zientek (20) for scoring in the course of the high of the second inning towards Vanderbilt in the course of the NCAA Clemson Regional baseball sport at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. (Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Bender reportedly instructed teammates that he needed the season to be over, and he spent the group’s ultimate two video games of the season within the bullpen.
The Twins and his company declined to remark, based on ESPN.
Derek Bender of Bourne celebrates after scoring their fourth run towards Orleans on successful by Sam Peterson. (Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Occasions / USA In the present day Community)
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Bender hung out at catcher and first base in the course of the season. He appeared in 19 video games and hit .200 with two dwelling runs.
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