Dylan Bundy is a minor league pitcher in the Orioles system, but could very quickly be making his way to the bigs if he continues his recent run of success. The 19-year-old Orioles prospect has retired 39 of 40 hitters he has faced so far in his pro career, and the lone baserunner was a walk. That means he's in the midst of 13 no-hit innings, with 21 of those 39 outs recorded by way of strikeout. Bundy was the team's first-round draft pick in 2011, coming out of high school in Oklahoma with a 99-mph fastball. As CBS Sports'...
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