Every time I watch Duane Underwood pitch, there are several questions running across my mind like the ticker at the bottom of ESPN. How close is he to being ready? Is his stuff good enough for the next level? Will he be successful if he gets the call? Okay, those are all pretty close to the same question. And the answer is always the same as well. Almost.
Drafted in the compensation round in 2012, Underwood has had his moments as a Cubs prospect. His stuff was eye-opening early on, with the only questions regarding his conditioning and the ability to stay healthy.