Ben Joyce

[preacherman20]

MLB front page today
College RHP blows away hitter with 104 mph heat

 

[Special Ed]

The Volunteer Fireman.
Cool nickname.

 

[BigOrangeCrush32]

His change up is what's nasty...91mph. stupid.

 

[txbo]

I've had MLB baseball fans that never watch college ball asking me how to watch our games just to get a look at him.

Hope he gets rich.

 

[vol66]

I've had MLB baseball fans that never watch college ball asking me how to watch our games just to get a look at him.

Hope he gets rich.

He will.

 

[Putbacks]

Hope he wins a College World Series.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Hope he wins a College World Series.

That would be a 2022 thingie. Cause he’s probably on an MLB staff come draft day. Hope he stays healthy.

 

[vols 30]

I've had MLB baseball fans that never watch college ball asking me how to watch our games just to get a look at him.

Hope he gets rich.

He would look good in a Braves uniform, but I have a hunch he would go earlier in the draft

 

[NorCalVol67]

He would look good in a Braves uniform, but I have a hunch he would go earlier in the draft

He would look terrible in a Braves uni. Would look good with a couple of Cardinals on his jersey.

 

[vol94]

That would be a 2022 thingie. Cause he’s probably on an MLB staff come draft day. Hope he stays healthy.

A natty in 2022 sounds great to me. The sons rt he better as it’s time for the Vols to get back to elite status in three primary sports!

Go Vols!

 

[chuckiepoo]

He would look terrible in a Braves uni. Would look good with a couple of Cardinals on his jersey.

Heh…can the Astros trade up?

 

[supersmo18]

He would look terrible in a Braves uni. Would look good with a couple of Cardinals on his jersey.

Man, comments like this make me sure glad your opinion is wrong.

 

[VolPack22]

He would look terrible in a Braves uni. Would look good with a couple of Cardinals on his jersey.

 

[ArdentVol]

He would look terrible in a Braves uni. Would look good with a couple of Cardinals on his jersey.

might push jordan hicks as fastest on radar gun in stl

 

[cobbwebb0710]

He would look terrible in a Braves uni. Would look good with a couple of Cardinals on his jersey.

Imo...
GBO!!

 

[NorCalVol67]

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Imo...
GBO!!

Why would you want to do that to a Vol?

 

[Volprofch05]

Joyce was the counselor for my 8-year old’s group at TN baseball camp last summer. I assume that was in part because he was out of commission at that time. I sent my son with a ball to collect autographs and he came home with one lone signature, Ben Joyce. It’s great to see him having success and we will hold on to that ball!

 

[VFL92]

Joyce's career (and future paycheck) will come down to 2 things: health and control. The raw talent alone will have MLB front offices salivating and get him a nice draft spot, but there are challenges that come with throwing 100+ consistently. It's hard to put that much on your body over time. And the control has to be consistent. Wouldn't be surprised to see an MLB team bring him down 2-3 MPH to get a better handle on his mechanics and control.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Joyce's career (and future paycheck) will come down to 2 things: health and control. The raw talent alone will have MLB front offices salivating and get him a nice draft spot, but there are challenges that come with throwing 100+ consistently. It's hard to put that much on your body over time. And the control has to be consistent. Wouldn't be surprised to see an MLB team bring him down 2-3 MPH to get a better handle on his mechanics and control.

Yep. Health is key. He has already had one major surgery, which is totally fine, but it is avoiding the wear and tear that can add strain to your arm that is important.

I’ve seen a fair share of power pitchers that have been unable to stay healthy in the majors and it derailed their careers. He has all of the tools to be successful, he just needs to make sure his mechanics are sound and be sure to locate. If he can have pinpoint location on that fastball, even major league hitters will have trouble catching up to 102.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

He would look good in a Braves uniform, but I have a hunch he would go earlier in the draft

I would love it, but I dont see it. He doesnt fit the mold of an Atlanta pitcher. You cant have good stuff and be in this bullpen

 

[txbo]

I would love it, but I dont see it. He doesnt fit the mold of an Atlanta pitcher. You cant have good stuff and be in this bullpen

LOL

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Joyce was the counselor for my 8-year old’s group at TN baseball camp last summer. I assume that was in part because he was out of commission at that time. I sent my son with a ball to collect autographs and he came home with one lone signature, Ben Joyce. It’s great to see him having success and we will hold on to that ball!

And now your 9 yr old throws an 86 mph fastball.

GBO!!

 

[chuckiepoo]

And now your 9 yr old throws an 86 mph fastball.

GBO!!

I would seal that in a collectibles case for sure. May pay tuition in a couple of years.

 

[cardvolfan]

He would look terrible in a Braves uni. Would look good with a couple of Cardinals on his jersey.

I second that brilliant deduction.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Joyce's career (and future paycheck) will come down to 2 things: health and control. The raw talent alone will have MLB front offices salivating and get him a nice draft spot, but there are challenges that come with throwing 100+ consistently. It's hard to put that much on your body over time. And the control has to be consistent. Wouldn't be surprised to see an MLB team bring him down 2-3 MPH to get a better handle on his mechanics and control.

Major league hitters can catch up to just about any speed if it's out over the plate. There's such a thing as being wild in the strike zone. He will have to learn to precisely locate that thing to be successful in the bigs, and carry the off speed pitch, too.