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In Peoria, Arizona, the Seattle Mariners coaching staff, executives, and top players witnessed a spectacular debut from twenty-year-old pitching prodigy Ryan Sloan. Sloan, a six-foot-five, 225-pound right-hander from Illinois, showcased his incredible talent by throwing ninety-nine mile per hour fastballs during his first live batting practice of major league spring training. The Mariners All-Star catcher, Cal Raleigh, and other hitters struggled to keep up with Sloans fastballs, changeups, and sliders. Coaches and fans alike were impressed by Sloans clean delivery, which Raleigh compared to Gerrit Coles. The Mariners drafted Sloan in the second round of last years draft, and he has since made significant progress in his pitching career. After a rough patch, Sloan refocused on his process and is now considered a future ace for the Mariners.