Anthony DeSclafani Lets Pitching Speak

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Anthony DeSclafani is all business on the mound, saying little besides, "Yes Sir" and "No Sir"

The 24-year old right-hander, obtained in the trade for Mat Latos, has been outstanding in his first three starts.

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DeSclafani has gone progressively deeper in each of his three starts. He allowed two runs in six innings in a no-decision against Pittsburgh in his first start. Since then, he has rolled off 15 straight scoreless innings.

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"It would have been impossible to expect this type of start in the first three games," manager Bryan Price said.  "You can't go three times through a lineup without great stuff."

The native of Freehold, New Jersey, who pitched at the University of Florida, has an intensity about him.  He looks like he is focused all the time and locked in.

"Anthony is all about the job at hand," Price said. "He says very little during the game. He is very focused. He is a really good kid. He has things to say but knows when to speak up.  He is a rookie and knows his place. I really like that."

The demeanor is the same as Cory Kluber of the Cleveland Indians, who won the American League Cy Young Award last season.

"I've never met Kluber but it is a good comparison," Price said. "Maybe he can be as successful."