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Interesting article on Ben Joyce from mlb.com.
He throws 105 mph … and is the Draft’s biggest mystery
He throws 105 mph … and is the Draft’s biggest mystery
While I try to avoid being clickbait, this is a good article on Ben & Zach Joyce. Ben has certainly gotten the attention of the baseball world. Wish the best future for these twin brothers.Interesting article on Ben Joyce from mlb.com.
He throws 105 mph … and is the Draft’s biggest mystery
I haven’t seen Helsley above 101 in several weeks, maybe to harness his control. Joyce was a regular on the 103-104 circuit, occasionally touching 105. It has also taken Helsley 3 years to reach the control and command of his pitches, so yeah, draft Joyce and in a couple of years he could be elite, barring setbacks.Being originally from St. Louis and still a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan I'd like to see them draft Ben even though their current closer Ryan Helsley can can hit 103 on occasion.
The only problem I see with Joyce's fast ball, is it doesn't move very much. Maybe it doest have to move if he can throw his slider for strikes without tipping the pitch.I haven’t seen Helsley above 101 in several weeks, maybe to harness his control. Joyce was a regular on the 103-104 circuit, occasionally touching 105. It has also taken Helsley 3 years to reach the control and command of his pitches, so yeah, draft Joyce and in a couple of years he could be elite, barring setbacks.
That's what I've seen posted on here by a lot of users. Not trying to minimize his expertise, just saying that with different opportunities in a major leagues teams farm system and their coaching staff, they may be able to help him be more consistent in throwing closer to the strike zone. What few times I saw him he was very good, but too many wild pitches while in the game. That's what I'm referring to.Believe it, or not, but Frank Anderson is one of the best pitching coaches in baseball period.