PEORIA — Going into the 2016 draft, Jay Groome was considered one of the nation’s top prospects. An imposing 6-foot-6, 250-pound…

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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. 2023 El Paso Chihuahuas Season Preview – MadFriars April 6, 2023 at 5:35 pm

    […] After totaling just 41 starts over his first five professional seasons due to injury, Jay Groome finally showed he was healthy and what he was capable of in 2022. He made 27 starts across three stops and came away with a 3.44 ERA over 144 innings. He then […]

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  2. MadFriars Top 20 for 2023 – MadFriars June 16, 2023 at 4:12 pm

    […] 2023 Interviews: Spring Training […]

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  3. First Half Padres Minor League Wrap-up – MadFriars June 28, 2023 at 11:11 am

    […] with the Chihuahuas in 2022 when he posted a 3.16 ERA in 10 starts after the Padres acquired him. A strong spring training nearly earned him a spot with the big league club, but after getting optioned out late, he’s had a nightmare first half with a 1-6 record and […]

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  4. San Diego Padres Daily Farm Report: September 3 – MadFriars September 4, 2023 at 8:14 am

    […] for Jay Groome and Sean Reynolds continued as the Chihuahuas dropped their series in Reno. Groome, who nearly pitched himself into the big league rotation in spring training, gave up seven earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning, the second time this year he […]

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