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Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold selected for MLB Futures game
By Dalton Arredondo at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
PHILADELPHIA, Penns. (KMID/KPEJ) - Infielder Leo De Vries and left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold have been selected to play in the MLB Futures Game during All-Star weekend. Despite Arnold having a 4.24 ERA and a 3-5 record, He's started 14 games this season and has 73 strikeouts in 70 innings. As f...
Key takeaway 24 ERA and a 3-5 record, He's started 14 games this season and has 73 strikeouts in 70 innings.
Why this matters in The Midland
The selection of Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold to play in the MLB Futures Game is a significant achievement for the Midland community, reflecting the region's rich baseball talent. As the Permian Basin continues to produce skilled players, this recognition boosts the local baseball scene, potentially inspiring young athletes in Midland and surrounding areas to pursue their own careers in the sport. With Arnold's impressive 73 strikeouts in 70 innings, despite a 4.24 ERA, and De Vries's own accomplishments, their participation in the Futures Game puts Midland on the national baseball map, fostering community pride and interest in the sport. The community will likely be watching closely as these two players take the field during All-Star weekend, eager to see how they represent the Permian Basin on a national stage.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? PHILADELPHIA, Penns. (KMID/KPEJ) - Infielder Leo De Vries and left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold have been selected to play in the MLB Futures Game during All-Star weekend. Despite Arnold having a 4.24 ERA and a 3-5 record, He's started 14 games this season and has 73 strikeouts in 70 innings. As f...
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