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Who is Smith?

I would put Epperson in there for one of the top pitchers as well. He throws mid-80's with an above average curve, probably below average change-up. He have been told that he has already been offered a huge scholarship to pitch at Lincoln Memorial University and is being looked at pretty heavily but UofL and UK.


Also, Boggs is not in Vorbeck's league to be honest. If the Jackets had to face Vorbeck, I'd be anxious about it because he throws so hard but I'm betting Boggs throws 82-83. Is that about right? Even if he does have a decent curve, which I actually thought is very average, the change in speed isn't nearly as dramatic and thus, he is easier to hit.

As far as Carson, I didn't even know he pitched. That should tell you something.

Yeah. I can agree with that. I forgot about Epperson. Smith is the lefty from Clay. He doesn't throw it very hard, but he has 4 pitches that he can throw consistently for strikes and the best thing about is that he knows how to pitch. That is one of the most overlooked factors in pitching. A lot of guys have good stuff and throw it hard, but very few actually know how to pitch. Smith is as proven as anybody by winning some big games the last two years. I'd say you're right on Boggs, and I'd be surprised if Vorbeck hits much higher than 85. 85 is a big fastball and most people don't realize that.