Ben Joyce

[Buzzbait]

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

Most likely a D’back, Oriole, Red, or Cubbie, possibly Royal. Too bad MLB does not allow draft pick trades; would be fun to watch.

 

[taylorvol]

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

Huh? Last year’s Braves bullpen struggled early but closed strong. This year’s bullpen should be one of the best in MLB. The Atlanta Braves Have Assembled the Best Bullpen in Baseball

 

[cobbwebb0710]

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.

Someone is going to get ahold of one and it will be a moon shot! Too many good hitters in this league.
GBO!!

 

[chuckiepoo]

Someone is going to get ahold of one and it will be a moon shot! Too many good hitters in this league.
GBO!!

Exit velocity record for the year, assuredly. But I doubt there will be many.

 

[TN_gal]

From media availability this morning :

 

[OldTimer]

Interview with the Piching Ninja,

 

[OldTimer]

Also, the Pitching Ninja loves some Tennessee Baseball, worth following on twitter

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Also, the Pitching Ninja loves some Tennessee Baseball, worth following on twitter

Frank Anderson will make you do that.

 

[TN_gal]

Great article about Ben and his twin brother, Zach:

Baseball, Brotherhood and a Bond Never Broken: Meet Ben and Zach Joyce

 

[txbo]

Interview with the Piching Ninja,

Great interview.

Seems like a really good kid that's had to work through some adversity.

I'm an even bigger fan now.

 

[OldTimer]

Great interview.

Seems like a really good kid that's had to work through some adversity.

I'm an even bigger fan now.

well worth the 30 minutes for sure.......

 

[bpalmer28]

From media availability this morning :

Was he hurt or something? I see he's only pitched 7.2 innings.

 

[taylorvol]

Was he hurt or something? I see he's only pitched 7.2 innings.

Coming off Tommy John surgery so easing into it slowly.

 

[TN_gal]

 

[31VFL]

Why would you want to do that to a Vol?

I think it is the perfect place for him lol

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Saw him on the MLB network, at one of my accounts earlier, but the sound was off.
Thanks for sharing!
GBO!!

 

[GOBO-Baseball02]

The kid has had it tough. Very small growing up, no playing time due to growth, shut down by the doctors. As hard as that must have been, it's a blessing now. Think about this, a pitcher throws what, 1,600 pitches a year? If you started doing that every year between Junior in HS thru Junior in college that is 8,000 pitches...plus the bullpens which would have to be another 5,000 - 8,000. In total, 13,000 - 16,000 pitches on those arms. That's a lot man. There's only so many bullets in those arms.

Joyce does not have that on his arm....

Proof that everyone has a different path.

Also, as for not many appearances. Well, our starters have been going 6-7 innings. We have deep pitching, the relievers and closers aren't getting much action...yet. It's a long season. Knock on wood, but we're in pretty darn good shape right now. Plus, Coach V is proving to be a genius. He respects Joyce, being safe with his comeback, wants him there in the end, and wants to help his draft stock.

 

[NighthawkVol]

Huh? Last year’s Braves bullpen struggled early but closed strong. This year’s bullpen should be one of the best in MLB. The Atlanta Braves Have Assembled the Best Bullpen in Baseball

That bullpen was a huge reason they won the World Series.

 

[MAD]

 

[chuckiepoo]

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…smoke…on water ….dunt, dunt, dunnnnnn

[VIDEO=]Deep Purple[/VIDEO]

 

[GOBO-Baseball02]

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WHY IS THIS NOT A POSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[vol66]

WHY IS THIS NOT A POSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good question!