Two New Baseball Players to Watch

May 13, 2026, 20:46
USSports

Introduction

MLB.com found two great new pitchers. Their names are Christian Zazueta and Gabe Davis.

Main Body

Christian Zazueta plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He came from the New York Yankees in 2024. He is 21 years old. He throws the ball very fast and gets many strikeouts. He is still learning. He will probably play in the big leagues in 2028. The team wants him to be a starting pitcher. Gabe Davis plays for the Chicago White Sox. He had some injuries in college. Because of this, he was not a top pick in the draft. Now, he is playing very well. He throws the ball at 100 mph. He has a very good record in his first professional games.

Conclusion

Zazueta and Davis both throw the ball very fast. They are both very good players for their teams.

Learning

⚡ The 'Now' vs. 'Then' Switch

Look at how the story talks about the players. We use different words depending on if it happened before or if it is happening now.

The Past (Finished)

  • He came from the Yankees.
  • He had some injuries.
  • He was not a top pick.

The Present (Current)

  • He plays for the Dodgers.
  • He is 21 years old.
  • He throws the ball fast.

The Rule of Thumb: When you see -ed or words like was/had, the action is over. When you see words like plays/throws, it is a current habit or fact.

Quick Map: Past (Was/Had) → Present (Is/Has) Came → Plays

Vocabulary Learning

players (n.)
people who play a sport
Example:The players practiced hard before the match.
team (n.)
a group of players who work together
Example:The team will support him on the field.
ball (n.)
a round object used in many games
Example:He throws the ball to the catcher.
throws (v.)
to send something through the air with force
Example:He throws the ball very fast.
fast (adj.)
moving or happening quickly
Example:The ball goes fast.
learning (n.)
the process of gaining knowledge or skill
Example:Learning new skills helps him improve.
big (adj.)
large in size or importance
Example:He wants to play in the big leagues.
league (n.)
a group of teams that play against each other
Example:The league has many teams.
injuries (n.)
harm to a body part that can hurt
Example:Injuries can stop a player from playing.
games (n.)
an activity that involves rules and competition
Example:He played many games during the season.
good (adj.)
having desirable qualities or high quality
Example:He is a good player.
pitcher (n.)
a player who throws the ball in baseball
Example:The pitcher threw a fastball.
record (n.)
a written or printed account of events
Example:He has a good record in his first games.
draft (n.)
a selection of players for a team
Example:He was not a top pick in the draft.
mph (n.)
miles per hour, a speed measurement
Example:His throw reaches 100 mph.
great (adj.)
very good or impressive
Example:They are great players.