VIDEO: Prospect James Karinchak's Deadly 85 MPH Curveball Should Get Indians Fans Excited
By Sam Dunn
The Cleveland Indians are in the thick of a tough, relentless race for a playoff spot in the AL, and if they're fortunate enough to get there, don't be surprised if it becomes something of a coming-out party for James Karinchak. Just ask the Detroit Tigers' Willi Castro.
James Karinchak, Knee-Buckling 85mph Curveball & Tornado Tom Hallion's Legendary K Yell. ??️
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 20, 2019
This is everything. pic.twitter.com/q55fLbEP4Z
That is just... sheesh, curveballs ain't supposed to hustle in that fast, are they?
Karinchak, a ninth-round draft pick in 2017, is just 23 years old. MLB Pipeline ranks him as the No. 21 prospect in the Cleveland organization, and he's certainly not wasting his shot two games into his MLB career.