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Message: [QUOTE="huskymedic, post: 4006700, member: 549"] Good read by Jacobs: [MEDIA=twitter]1413811663871127552[/MEDIA] -> The College Coach: ‘Biggest Frank Mozzicato fans’ Long before the army of scouts descended, before his name came roaring through the spring, Mozzicato committed to UConn in 2019. “I was surprised the scouting community hadn’t picked up on what he was doing by last year,” Jim Penders said. “The rubber arm, the breaking ball, he could spin it as a ninth-grader, it was stupid how well he threw it. “We’d love to have the opportunity to win with Frank, but it’s going to be very difficult to say no if he’s taken anywhere near where he’s projected. Unbelievable parents. Grounded. Respectful of everyone. Deflects credit. Well-rounded. If any kid can handle this at 18, it’s Frank.” The bonus money slotted for the Padres at 27th, for instance, is $2.57 million. Who passes that up? “Since I was in high school, I counted Carl Pavano, Brook Fordyce, Rico Brogna, Sal Romano and Charlie Morton as the only Connecticut players drafted out of high school to make the big-leagues,” Penders, 49, said. “It’s extremely difficult, but I’d never bet against Frank. Whatever happens, we’re going to be the biggest Frank Mozzicato fans.” Penders said Frank likes to kid how Hank used to be a squirt, but now it hurts when he tackles him in a dogpile. “There’s always been something loose, smiling, charismatic about him,” Penders said. “One time at a East Catholic basketball game, during warm-ups, he came over and hugged my mom. She’s like, ‘I love that Frankie Mozzicato.’ Everybody loves Frankie.” <- (Hearst has closed the Outline access door.) [/QUOTE]

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