Pack Break: 2009 Topps Updates & Highlights
Written by Steve on May 31st, 2010
2009 Topps Updates & Highlights:
- #UH18 John Grabow
- #UH39 Jake Fox
- #UH273 Mark Lowe
- #UH282 Victor Martinez
- #UH252 Justin Verlander (All-Star)
- Turkey Red #TR149 Johnny Cueto
- Topps Town #TTT52 Torii Hunter
- #UH9 Jonathan Broxton
- #UH324 Nolan Reimold (Rookie)
- #UH212 Ian Kinsler (Season Highlights)
“Johnny came to the United States from the Dominican Republic in 2005, and took the Reds organization by storm. He went 29-15 in three seasons and twice was chosen as Reds Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Earning a spot in the ’08 Cincinnati rotation in Spring Training, he fanned 10 Diamondbacks batters while allowing one hit in seven innings in winning his debut on April 3. Cueto went on to post eight more victories in ’08, then started ’09 by winning a game for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. For the Reds, he started the season afire with an ERA below 3.00 at the end of June.”
Going into his 3rd Major League season in 2010, Johnny might finally be showing his potential as a starting pitcher. So far this season, he is 5-1 with a 3.25 ERA.