The Cal Poly media guide that was printed before this season said Spencer Howard was “expected to be one of the top relievers out of the bullpen or a potential Sunday or midweek starter as a sophomore.”
Howard, who almost quit baseball three years ago, did not exactly begin the season riding a hype train.
Johnny Almaraz, the Phillies director of amateur scouting, called him a power pitcher.
Howard, who turns 21 in July, was not recruited out of high school and considered playing volleyball instead during his senior year.
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