Kade Anderson Dominates with Five No-Hit Innings, 11 Strikeouts in Double-A Debut Kade Anderson, the Mariners' top pitching prospect, delivered a standout performance in his second professional start, throwing five hitless innings while striking out 11 batters to lead Double-A Arkansas to a 5-0 victory over Wichita at Dickey-Stephens Park. The 21-year-old southpaw, who was selected third overall in the 2025 Draft, continued his impressive run after a dominant debut, showcasing his elite stuff and command in a game that highlighted his potential as a future Major League standout. Anderson’s outing marked a career milestone, as he became the first player in 2025 to achieve five hitless, scoreless innings with 11 or more strikeouts. The feat is exceptionally rare in the Minor Leagues, with only seven such performances recorded in 2025, and Anderson’s accomplishment came in just two starts. His dominance was underscored by a 40 percent strikeout-to-walk ratio, a stat that would have been unprecedented for any qualified starter since Corbin Burnes reached a similar mark in 2021. The game itself was a masterclass in control, as Anderson used his four-pitch mix—fastball, curveball, changeup, and slider—to dominate the opposing lineup. He struck out 11 batters, with five coming on his fastball, three on the curve, two on the changeup, and one on the slider. The 21-year-old only issued two walks, and neither runner advanced past first base. His efficiency was remarkable, as he never needed more than 16 pitches to complete an inning and threw 68.6 percent strikes, a testament to his precision and command. Anderson’s performance was a continuation of his strong start to the season.#mariners #kade_anderson #double_a_arkansas #dickey_stephens_park #2025_draft
