Twins cut catcher for tipping pitches in elimination game vs. Tigers’ Low-A team
Lakeland scored four runs in the second inning and won the game 6-0 to clinch the Florida State League West division and eliminate the Mighty Mussels from playoff contention. Fort Myers coaches were notified by Lakeland coaches about Bender’s pitch tipping after the game, ESPN reported.
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SOURCE SPORTS: Twins Organization Cans Catcher For Tipping Pitches To Opposing Batters
Did you think this only happened on Space Jam? The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, a Low-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, fired catcher Derek Bender for the unspeakable; Bender was tipping batters from the opposing team as to what pitches were coming from the mound,
MLB team cuts minor league catcher for intentionally tipping pitches
The Minnesota Twins released minor league catcher Derek Bender after he intentionally tipped pitches to opposing hitters during a loss on Sept. 6 that eliminated his team from playoff contention.
Twins release prospect catcher for tipping pitches to opponent
Twins prospect Derek Bender reportedly just wanted his season to be over. Now his career with the organization, and perhaps his career in baseball, is over instead.
Minnesota Twins release minor league catcher Derek Bender for tipping pitches to opponents
The Minnesota Twins released minor league catcher Derek Bender after he told opposing hitters what kind of pitches were coming.
Twins cut minor league catcher Derek Bender after he aids opponent in elimination game
Derek Bender was a sixth-round draft pick by the Twins in 2024 out of Coastal Carolina. (Ben McKeown/The Associated Press)
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