Kevin Joseph
| IP | 11 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.909 |
| WHIP | 2 |
| BB/9 | 4.909 |
| SO/9 | 1.636 |
- Full name Kevin John Joseph
- Born 08/01/1976 in Camp Hill, PA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Rice
- Debut 08/01/2002
- Drafted in the 6th round (178th overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 1997.
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Joseph has had bad luck and trouble making adjustments, but has the system's best raw arm. His fastball has touched 100 mph, and he throws 97-98 consistently. He also has a tight, hard slider that he throws in the mid-80s. Sounds like a top prospect, right? That's what the Giants thought when they drafted Joseph, who was primarily an infielder in college. His lack of pitching experience has stunted his development, though, as he never has gained a feel for an offspeed pitch. The Giants put him in the Double-A rotation in 2000, hoping he would pick up a changeup and get needed innings, but the plan backfired. He pitched tentatively as a starter, then went back to the bullpen and lost confidence, giving up 32 hits in 21 innings. He lost his last eight decisions, dropping his career record to 8-25. Despite his lack of success in the bullpen, the Giants have decided to leave him in relief and hope he can become the organization's closer of the future. The 2001 season will be crucial for Joseph, because if he doesn't start showing positive results, the organization will move on to other closer candidates, such as Luke Anderson and Eric Threets.
