Some people need more cowbell. Apparently, all Ashton Goudeau needed was more curveball. That, and no more slider.
If you want to feel some optimism about a Rockies’ pitching prospect, check out this in-depth feature by Jack Etkin that is loaded with interesting details.
Goudeau, the 27-year-old right-hander, garnered a lot of attention in the Arizona Fall League where he threw 13 scoreless innings with only four hits, no walks, 18 strikeouts, and a .308 WHIP. He capped that short season off as the winning pitcher in the AFL championship game where he posted three strikeouts, one hit, and no walks in 2 2/3 innings.