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Braves Prospect Ritchie Sharpens Curveball for MLB
9 Apr
Summary
- Ritchie pitched seven innings of one-run ball with one hit.
- His curveball was key, generating six strikeouts.
- He aims to refine pitches and learn from veteran pitchers.
Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie is making a strong case for a major league call-up following an impressive outing in Triple-A. He pitched seven innings, allowing just one run and one hit, with his curveball proving exceptionally effective, generating six strikeouts.
Ritchie is diligently working to refine his diverse pitch repertoire, including his four-seam fastball and multiple breaking balls. He has also been actively learning from veteran pitchers in the Braves organization, such as Chris Sale and Spencer Strider, to enhance his game.
Through three starts, Ritchie has posted a 1.72 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 15 strikeouts over 15 2/3 innings. While he is not currently on the 40-man roster, expectations are high that he will see major league action this season, trusting the process to avoid getting ahead of himself.
