Jays Claim Pat Venditte (switch pitcher)
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 1:36 am
He's a 30 year old, career minor league reliever. Not eligable to pitch until next season..... So Why did the Jays pick him up and DFA Barney as a result?..... Its an experiment. Venditte is the only true full time switch pitcher in MLB history. If the jays can some how mold him into a MLB player, he would be very valuable. Otherwise, its a low risk side show.
He Spent most of his time in the Yankee system but only got his true MLB shot this season with Oakland. His fast ball is in the mid 80s from both right and left side. Other pitches are even slower.... Though most scouts see him as a lefty specialist as opposed to a reliable switch pitcher.... In other words, he throws from both sides, but that doesnt neccesarily mean he throws good from both sides.
Anyway, should be fun to follow next spring.
He Spent most of his time in the Yankee system but only got his true MLB shot this season with Oakland. His fast ball is in the mid 80s from both right and left side. Other pitches are even slower.... Though most scouts see him as a lefty specialist as opposed to a reliable switch pitcher.... In other words, he throws from both sides, but that doesnt neccesarily mean he throws good from both sides.
Anyway, should be fun to follow next spring.