no-hitter, car wash worker to MLB star – incredible story of Ronel Blanco’s rise in Astros pipeline!
Houston, Texas – Ronel Blanco, a once unknown right-hander from the Houston Astros’ pitching pipeline, rose to prominence with an impressive no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays. Blanco’s journey from washing cars in the Dominican Republic to pitching in the major leagues is a tale of perseverance and unexpected success in a league dominated by big signings and established stars. Blanco, who signed with the Astros for a modest $5,000 bonus, defied the odds by …