While being investigated by Major League Baseball over gambling allegations, veteran infielder David Fletcher is getting an opportunity to pitch in the minor leagues and turned in an impressive outing Wednesday in his first start.
Pitching for the Atlanta Braves' Class AAA affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers, Fletcher racked up six strikeouts in five innings, allowing three hits and two runs against the Norfolk Tides (Baltimore Orioles).
Notably, he whiffed top prospect Jackson Holliday with a knuckleball.
David Fletcher gets JACKSON HOLLIDAY swinging! pic.twitter.com/XyB7DipPBZ
— Jared Tims (@Jared_Tims) May 29, 2024
According to The Athletic, Fletcher told Braves officials weeks ago that he could throw a knuckleball and the team decided to let him show what he could do on the mound.