December 17, 200421 yr Yep, he throws heat, could be good in the pen. Believe he was hurt most of last season. Here is the scouting report from BA: Background: Jenks has overcome more obstacles than most 23-year-olds. Many of them have been self-induced, including a suspension for violating team rules in 2002. Just when he was starting to make the most significant progress of his career last season, he was the subject of a revealing ESPN Magazine article. Then he spent two months on the disabled list with a stress reaction in his elbow. Strengths: Jenks lights up radar guns, generating easy 93-99 mph readings in every start. He has topped out at 102 but is learning the importance of command and movement over velocity. His curveball features hard, downward bite and can be an unhittable pitch. He rarely uses his changeup, but he’ll flash an above-average one on occasion. Weaknesses: Jenks is still learning to harness his emotions and his overpowering repertoire. He came into spring last year 30 pounds overweight, which led to complications with his mechanics. The Future: Angels officials noticed more ambition from Jenks after the ESPN article. If he follows up a strong winter in Puerto Rico with a good spring, he likely will head to Triple-A Salt Lake.
December 17, 200421 yr Isnt' this the guy with the 100mph arm but major head issues? Your telling the story og my life.... if i only could have controlled my drug problem i could've been in the show.
December 17, 200421 yr I remember seeing a special on him on ESPN or something a long time ago. Seemed like he can turn into somethin good. I like the pickup
December 17, 200421 yr He's got an elbow problem I believe. Seems an odd move, but I'm sure they would have checked this guy out.
December 17, 200421 yr worth a shot. Low risk high reward type of deal. Exactly. Is the kid a starter or reliver?
December 17, 200421 yr Exactly. Is the kid a starter or reliver? I think he's a reliever at this point.
December 17, 200421 yr From an Angels minors site (much like futuresox) -- take it for what it is worth: (As of Dec 9th) "On Angels Clubhouse (KSPN 710 AM in L.A.) last Tuesday, broadcaster Terry Smith said Bobby is in Arizona on rehab and is making great progress. Terry said Bobby should be ready to go for spring training."
December 17, 200421 yr Exactly. Is the kid a starter or reliver? If he ever were a starter, he would have to prove himself in the bulpen all over again regardless
December 17, 200421 yr 2003 Stats 16 Starts 7-2 W/L 2.17 ERA 83 IP 56 HITS 51 BB 103 K's what level were those stats at?
December 17, 200421 yr considering we lost Ryan Wing this offseason... its nice to steal someone from someone else.... they supposedly were trying to sneak Jenks through waivers the same way we were with Wing.
December 17, 200421 yr Maybe he's a closer on this team some day? although I think he walks to many guys to close games.... so i just defeated my own point. we got ourselves a genuine Nuke LaLuche!
December 17, 200421 yr Tremendous potential signing. I think with the injury problems, we should look at making Jenks our closer for the future.
December 17, 200421 yr Maybe he's a closer on this team some day? although I think he walks to many guys to close games.... so i just defeated my own point. we got ourselves a genuine Nuke LaLuche! Can he breathe out of his eyelids?
December 17, 200421 yr Angels fans are saying he can top off at 103 MPH, but he is a fat, alcoholic, racist, Redneck.
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