re: Gavin Guidry - Pitcher

You’ll let Jay know what? I asked a question.

So far in his career he has been trying to be a dual player. I believe and hope he knows now that he’s future is on the mound. If he puts his time and effort into improving that skill set he will make it to the next level.

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Like tonight?

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So after one inning he doesn’t know how to pitch? Wtf lol

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He ain’t making the league throwing 89-92 regardless of mechanics

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Greg Maddux says hello.

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No it doesn’t

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yes it does.
and there are generations of MLB players that all say the same thing.

you can throw 99. but if all you do is throw 99 over and over again, big leaguers will get your timing and light you up.

but if you can change speeds an lf eye levels, you don’t have to throw hard to be effective.

someone earlier mentioned Maddux.
might have hit 91 on his best day. maybe.
but nobody could hit him.

Johann Santana at his prime. best pitch was a change up.
Same with Trevor Hoffman.
Tom Glavine is another one.

if your Deuce is good enough, you don’t need a Nolan Ryan fastball.

Guidry doesn’t even look like he is shaving yet. He is not anywhere near his ceiling. His potential is pretty high and is an A+ competitor.

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Greg Maddux says hello.

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Greg Maddox had more than 2 pitches.

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I don’t know. That’s why I asked.

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But you know he’s playing the wrong position?

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I don’t feel he has enough junk

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You are getting some grief, but you are right. From what I've read he has not advanced as a hitter. As a pitcher he is a four year college player with no professional future, but he would not even get on the field as a middle infielder who cannot hit.

He is contributing a lot as high leverage guy who can come in and throw strikes, and maybe go once through the order.