VIDEO: Pirates Pitcher Jameson Taillon Should Probably Stop Chucking Baseballs off the Side of His House
By Max Smith
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon is looking forward to getting back on the field. He's so excited, in fact, that he's been throwing balls off the side of his house in Pittsburgh -- it seems the lack of baseball may have gotten to the Pirates right hander. While it's great to see Taillon back in Pittsburgh, maybe he should go to a field in order to get his throws in.
Feels SO good to be back in Pittsburgh.. where my building has what I see as a plyo wall ? get it in any way possible! pic.twitter.com/ISd50YE5sf
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon19) June 14, 2020
Taillon is recovering from Tommy John surgery that took place last August, and likely won't play this season. He's targeting a 2021 return date.
After being selected second overall in the 2010 MLB Draft, Taillon has been unlucky with injuries so far in his career. He previously had Tommy John surgery in 2014. In 2017, he missed time after having a cancerous growth on his testicle removed. This injury is only the latest in a series of unfortunate events for the pitcher.
When Taillon has been on the mound, he's shown signs of promise. 2018 was a huge success for Taillon, posting a 3.20 ERA in 32 starts. He just hasn't been on the mound enough since then in order to build off of it.
In 2010 we selected Jameson Taillon with the second overall pick in the #MLBDraft.
— Pirates (@Pirates) June 10, 2020
? He made his MLB debut on June 8, 2016
? In 2019 Jamo was our Opening Day starter after finishing 2018 ranked 9th in the NL in ERA and wins. pic.twitter.com/w67XJh4qfT
If Taillon can stay on the field and avoid injuries moving forward, he's sure to have a successful career ahead of him.