The first batter that San Diego Padres’ rookie left-hander Joey Lucchesi faced yesterday, Austin Jackson, creamed a ball to left-center field that Franchy Cordero was able to track down, calling off Cory Spangenberg.
Aside from a few other hard-hit balls, the young lefty further otherwise solidified his position as a certified up-and-comer for the Friars and their pitching staff.
The looping curve Lucchesi throws, with a little refining and added-experience, is terribly impressive. This pitch alone could propel him to the upper-crust of MLB hurlers, but his other pitches are pretty darn good too.