Eyeball Scout: Young Pitchers Plan For 2025

There were ups and downs for every young starting pitcher who got his feet wet, and in some cases drenched, in 2024. We saw potential and we saw flaws, and now the question is: how can each of them best position themselves for success in 2025? Or are they even the right guys with whom to trudge forward as the friendly confines of the Coliseum give way to a less forgiving home venue?

Joey Estes

Tonight’s starting pitcher, Joey Estes, makes his final 2024 appearance in his age 22 season. If there is one thing Estes has going for him it’s his youth: struggles from Estes, Jacob Wilson, Darell Hernaiz, and Tyler Soderstrom all can be framed within the reality that these guys are still just 22-23…