Josh James has had an interesting career to date. A 34th round pick (number 1006) overall, signing for a mere $15,000. Hailing from Western Oklahoma Stast Colllege, the 6’3, 206lb Righty did not draw much fan fare and his fastball sat in the low 90’s. In 2017, he didn’t make the top 20 Astros prospects for Minorleagueball, he didn’t even make the “extra” C+, barely scraping into their top 50 at #49. To start the season in 2018, he faired no better, not making the top 20 or even the C+ list.
Then in 2018, something magical happened.