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John grew up in Poway and has written for MadFriars since 2004. He has written articles for Baseball America, FoxSports San Diego, the El Paso Times, San Antonio Express-News, Amarillo Globe-News, Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette and Pacific Daily News in addition to appearing on numerous radio programs and podcasts. He can also break down the best places to eat for all five of the affiliates. There is no best place to eat in Peoria, Arizona.

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  1. San DIego Padres Daily Farm Report: September 10 – MadFriars September 11, 2021 at 7:51 am

    […] but it has plummeted to a lackluster 5.6% in just over 100 Triple-A plate appearances. Azocar talked about working on his approach at the plate in his recent interview with John. … RHP Caleb Boushley worked into the sixth inning […]

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  2. 2021 MadFriars Player of the Year Series: San Antonio Missions – MadFriars October 28, 2021 at 6:42 am

    […] minor league free agent signee from the Detroit Tigers.  He plays a very athletic centerfield but the key for him offensively this season was buying into becoming more selective at the plate.  Promoted in early August he a combined .281/.341/.438 with the Missions and Chihuahuas and even […]

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  3. MadFriars Announcer Series: Stu Paul of the San Antonio Missions – MadFriars November 29, 2021 at 8:12 am

    […] Jose Azocar was one of the biggest surprises to me this year, considering he was signed as a minor league free agent prior to the 2021 season. What can you tell us about […]

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  4. MadFriars Q&A: Jakob Marsee - MadFriars April 2, 2025 at 10:24 pm

    […] reminds me of something Jose Azocar told us when we interviewed him in El Paso a few years ago. He said, when he gets a hit taken away from him, he thinks, ‘Ok if I don’t get a hit – then […]

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