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GREAT! story

https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-twins-bbwaa-announce-2020-diamond-awards-winners

I will admit that I am BIASED toward Dobnak, for good reason, he is my Son. The only question I would pose to anyone that Voted or is commenting. Can you say without a doubt that the Twins are Central Division Champions without Randy? I noticed that some did not even have, the Pitcher that tied for most Wins on the team, on their ballot. OH well. As Randy likes to say, I can only control what I can control.

copy and pasted from twitter Trust me, I know I am Randy’s Dad and I am biased. Having said that, has anyone looked at his minor league numbers? 24-9 ERA=2.57. your saying all those were weak teams? Put those minor #’s up against anyone elses minor #’s & make a list. I know this isn't the olympics but if you take out 2 bad starts his ERA is 2.14 I look forward to your list of Pitchers from say the last 5 years that put up better numbers in the minors. Also,as he moved up from low A to triple A, his numbers for the most part, got better at each level. Just because someone isn’t a #1 pick doesn’t mean they can’t be GREAT! #CHASETHEDREAM One other hidden stat. in his first full year as a Pro 2018, he went 7 or more innings 10 times. there was no one (1 that I could find did it 8 times) that came close while putting up similar numbers. playoff gm that year 7ip,6hits,1bb,0runsMan shrugging he avg 5.5 innings per gm that year Has he been Lucky this entire time?

Thank You Steve for doing the research, and showing what Randy really could be like as a starting Pitcher. The Wild thing is, is that he is still in the initial learning stages as a MLB Pitcher. I don't know if you saw the interview with him while he was talking about what the hitters brain see's when you throw them a Pitch? WHO talks about stuff like that??? lol We haven't see the Best of Randy yet.

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Minors Career [+] 5 teams Minors 14 11 3.32 45 30 1 0 0 0 178.2 156 76 66 16 5 54 0 212 .231 1.18 1.35 Minors Career [+] 5 teams Minors 24 9 2.57 54 45 2 0 1 1 297.1 267 96 85 15 10 60 0 216 .239 1.10 1.42 without cheating, who is who? Dobnak and Stroman Just sayin :-)

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I really should not say this, (I say that because we, the Dobnak's, are a humble Family) however, sometimes it needs to be said. I looked it up, and you should too. Gerrit Coles Minor league numbers compared to Randy"s minor league numbers. Yes Randy does not throw 97-98 MPH, he is not 6'4", but he has thrown as high as 96 MPH. I am not saying Randy is Gerrit Cole, what I am saying is that Randy throws strikes and works really hard at learning his craft. He is definitely the kinda guy you just naturally want to root for, am I right? He is in it for the Love of the game. I tell people this story all the time. When he was 6 or 7 years old I noticed that he was more comfortable inside the diamond than outside of it. He was like a fish out of water when you would talk to him after a game. It did not matter if he went 4 for 4 with a walkoff hit or Homerun, or 0 for 4. He would rather talk about anything but Baseball. I know it sounds silly, but it is the truth. Thank you to anyone that reads this, I apologize for rambling, and yes I am biased, because I am his Dad. GO TWINS!!!!!

I am just a little biased maybe? I am Rootin for Randy Dobnak. He is a Blue Collar kinda guy. Just shows up everyday and goes to work.

I see you don't have Randy Dobnak in any part of your plan. Granted I am biased, but I hope you are wrong.

I know where they can get some help with Starting pitching. :-)

Randy Dobnak's FB sits around 92-94 and tops out at 96. Strike % is usually above 70. I heard it once said Bob Gibson pitched like he was double parked. Randy works the same way. He works fast and throws LOTS of strikes.

Good to see Randy Dobnak getting promoted to Triple A. True Cinderella story. His 2 year Anniversary playing affiliated ball will be Aug 1st. In less than 2 years he went from non drafted independent player to one of the Bright Stars in the Twins system. I know I am biased being his Dad and all, but the numbers do not lie. http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=milb&player_id=677976#/career/R/pitching/2019/ALL

Good story, Great! Kid.

I think I will keep him. LOL https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/minor-league/randy-dobnak-throws-a-beauty-cedar-rapids-kernels-blank-beloit-to-move-to-mwl-semifinals-20180908 LEAGUE RANKINGS (includes playoff numbers) WINS TIED FOR 1ST WITH 12 ERA 3RD WITH 2.98 CG TIED FOR 1ST WITH 2 INNINGS PITCHED 6TH WITH 136 WHIP 7TH WITH 1.26

I jokingly tell people all the time that he (Randy) is the Kernels pitcher that no one knows. LOL Thank you for your comments about him.

Slash Thank you for the kind words.

Thank you Steve for your Compliments toward Randy. I hope we get to watch some more Baseball in Cedar Rapids this year.

Take a look at Dobnak's last 90 days

Great! article for sure, and not just because it talks about my Son. Was fun to read. Randy has Always played with a slow Heartbeat. In little league Coaches would often ask, "does he even like playing Baseball"? I would reply "That's all he wants to do."

Gonna be an EXCITING season for sure! Hope old man winter gets outta here soon.

Randy is now on the Cedar Rapid Kernels roster.