Cryomaniac's switch pitcher watch thread - Page 4

CommishJoe · 03-15-2010, 11:58 AM

Time to revive this thread

Here's an interesting article about him and video of the at bat vs a switch hitter that generated a rule change:

Video of Yankees Prospect Pat Venditte Against a Switch Hitter | Bleacher Report

I wonder if/when we'll see him in pinstripes

Cryomaniac · 03-15-2010, 05:22 PM

Will be interesting to see where he goes to start this season. Trenton hopefully, and I don't think I'm being too optimistic to say a September call-up if he does well enough.

Goody · 03-15-2010, 09:24 PM

I kinda wish another team had picked him up because he would be a great fan magnet to get people to come out to the park. And he'd have an easier path to the roster too.

crackpott · 03-16-2010, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goody

I kinda wish another team had picked him up because he would be a great fan magnet to get people to come out to the park. And he'd have an easier path to the roster too.

Plus I don't want to have to hate him.

Cryomaniac · 03-18-2010, 05:26 AM

Pat Venditte Interview 3/16/2010 - Yankees Daily on Blog Talk Radio

CommishJoe · 03-18-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

Pat Venditte Interview 3/16/2010 - Yankees Daily on Blog Talk Radio

Oh my word, I really hope that interviewer doesn't lose his day job. That was painful to listen to.

Cryomaniac · 03-18-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Oh my word, I really hope that interviewer doesn't lose his day job. That was painful to listen to.

+1. I'm mildly autistic and I could conduct an interview better than that.

Cryomaniac · 03-22-2010, 05:44 AM

Apparently he'll start in Tampa:

Promoting Pat Venditte | TYU

I think that's probably sensible on the balance of it, as long as they promote him if he continues to do well.

Cryomaniac · 03-30-2010, 08:43 PM

He pitched in a Spring Training game vs the Braves:

Ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte threw with both arms Tuesday - MLB - SI.com

1.1 IP, 2H, 1BB, 1R.

MorseMoose · 03-30-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

He pitched in a Spring Training game vs the Braves:

Ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte threw with both arms Tuesday - MLB - SI.com

1.1 IP, 2H, 1BB, 1R.

Was just going to come and post this. He's trending on Twitter.

mrcoach00 · 03-30-2010, 10:50 PM

They did a little feature on him tonight on ESPN Radio's Baseball Tonight. I forget which baseball analyst it was, but he said that Venditte had nothing left to prove in Tampa and that he should be given a shot at AA. He also mentioned that the main thing fighting against him and his quest for the majors is his lack of velocity. The analyst felt that he will have to post similar ratios at all levels on his ascent to The Show or he will never be taken seriously. Lastly, he sighted his age, which will be 25 this spring, and how he is really too old for A-ball and that the clock is ticking.

Cryomaniac · 03-30-2010, 11:11 PM

Yeah, as has been mentioned before in this thread, velocity is an issue.

Also, I'm not sure how they class June 30th (his 25th birthday) as "spring" but anyway...

I'm guessing he wont be in A long this season.

As I said on a different board, I think he can get a September call-up next year, or (at a big stretch) this year if he really blows people away.

yankeesrule · 03-31-2010, 12:05 AM

Posada had some nice comments after catching him, always good to hear. Hopefully hes in Trenton soon so I can go check him out

Jeffy25 · 03-31-2010, 03:08 AM

Yanks fond of switch-pitching Venditte | MLB.com: News

Can't wait for him to make it so that OOTP/Mogul will make it an option in the game...one option I really do want, and don't see as an option that people will turn off (so long as it rarely occurs in the game).

Cryomaniac · 04-10-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffy25

Yanks fond of switch-pitching Venditte | MLB.com: News

Can't wait for him to make it so that OOTP/Mogul will make it an option in the game...one option I really do want, and don't see as an option that people will turn off (so long as it rarely occurs in the game).

I agree, and I will keep asking for it in OOTP until it's there!

Also, how is 3 perfect innings with 4K's to start the season:

Scoreboard | MiLB.com Scoreboard

CommishJoe · 04-12-2010, 03:07 PM

I was hoping he'd start the year in AA. A ball is a bit low for a guy his age.

Cryomaniac · 04-12-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

I was hoping he'd start the year in AA. A ball is a bit low for a guy his age.

If he keeps pitching like he did the other night he'll be there soon enough.

Cryomaniac · 04-14-2010, 03:21 AM

Second appearance of the year:

2.0 IP, 1 H, 4 K.

I make that 5.0 Innings, 1 hit, 8 K's so far this season.

Cryomaniac · 04-14-2010, 04:04 AM

Interesting article:

Pat Venditte Finally Considered a Prospect? | TYU

CommishJoe · 04-14-2010, 12:21 PM

His last outing was 2-3 days before this one wasn't it? If so, maybe the author of that article was on to something. Maybe he's in high A to "stretch him out". I hope so. I'd love to see this kid in the bullpen within a couple of years.

03-15-2010, 11:58 AM	#61
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Time to revive this thread Here's an interesting article about him and video of the at bat vs a switch hitter that generated a rule change: Video of Yankees Prospect Pat Venditte Against a Switch Hitter \| Bleacher Report I wonder if/when we'll see him in pinstripes __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

03-15-2010, 05:22 PM	#62
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Will be interesting to see where he goes to start this season. Trenton hopefully, and I don't think I'm being too optimistic to say a September call-up if he does well enough. __________________

03-15-2010, 09:24 PM	#63
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	I kinda wish another team had picked him up because he would be a great fan magnet to get people to come out to the park. And he'd have an easier path to the roster too. __________________ In the past: Laseron Baseball Association creator. Present: I am Rezulm on PT and OOTP Discord. Future: I wish it was the past.

03-18-2010, 05:26 AM	#65
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Pat Venditte Interview 3/16/2010 - Yankees Daily on Blog Talk Radio __________________

03-22-2010, 05:44 AM	#68
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Apparently he'll start in Tampa: Promoting Pat Venditte \| TYU I think that's probably sensible on the balance of it, as long as they promote him if he continues to do well. __________________

03-30-2010, 08:43 PM	#69
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	He pitched in a Spring Training game vs the Braves: Ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte threw with both arms Tuesday - MLB - SI.com 1.1 IP, 2H, 1BB, 1R. __________________

03-30-2010, 10:50 PM	#71
mrcoach00 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 217	They did a little feature on him tonight on ESPN Radio's Baseball Tonight. I forget which baseball analyst it was, but he said that Venditte had nothing left to prove in Tampa and that he should be given a shot at AA. He also mentioned that the main thing fighting against him and his quest for the majors is his lack of velocity. The analyst felt that he will have to post similar ratios at all levels on his ascent to The Show or he will never be taken seriously. Lastly, he sighted his age, which will be 25 this spring, and how he is really too old for A-ball and that the clock is ticking.

03-30-2010, 11:11 PM	#72
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Yeah, as has been mentioned before in this thread, velocity is an issue. Also, I'm not sure how they class June 30th (his 25th birthday) as "spring" but anyway... I'm guessing he wont be in A long this season. As I said on a different board, I think he can get a September call-up next year, or (at a big stretch) this year if he really blows people away. __________________

03-31-2010, 12:05 AM	#73
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367	Posada had some nice comments after catching him, always good to hear. Hopefully hes in Trenton soon so I can go check him out

03-31-2010, 03:08 AM	#74
Jeffy25 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,506	Following Venditte Yanks fond of switch-pitching Venditte \| MLB.com: News Can't wait for him to make it so that OOTP/Mogul will make it an option in the game...one option I really do want, and don't see as an option that people will turn off (so long as it rarely occurs in the game).

04-12-2010, 03:07 PM	#76
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	I was hoping he'd start the year in AA. A ball is a bit low for a guy his age. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

04-14-2010, 03:21 AM	#78
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Second appearance of the year: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 4 K. I make that 5.0 Innings, 1 hit, 8 K's so far this season. __________________

04-14-2010, 04:04 AM	#79
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Interesting article: Pat Venditte Finally Considered a Prospect? \| TYU __________________

04-14-2010, 12:21 PM	#80
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	His last outing was 2-3 days before this one wasn't it? If so, maybe the author of that article was on to something. Maybe he's in high A to "stretch him out". I hope so. I'd love to see this kid in the bullpen within a couple of years. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.