April 28, 200818 yr The latest Sox prospect that we're interviewing for FutureSox (and TalkChicagoSports) is last year's third round pick, John Ely. I know a lot of you like him, so let's get some good ones.
April 28, 200818 yr John, what's harder, pitching in the minor leagues, or running track at Homewood-Flossmoor High School?
April 28, 200818 yr What was your reaction when you found out you were named as one of the White Sox' top 10 prospects by Baseball America? And do you feel any extra pressure to succeed because of it?
April 28, 200818 yr How many times in grade school were you called Ely John? What would you say are your best pitches you throw?
April 29, 200818 yr What is the one pitch you go to when you need a crucial out? And what do you feel you need to improve on most?
April 29, 200818 yr Have you ever tried a new or wacky pitch in a game, just to see if you could throw it? Like a knuckler, or an ephus, or the like? if so, what was the result? Where were the best and worst stadium experiences you've had, in places you have pitched?
April 29, 200818 yr hey ely, remember when hank bausch hit a ground rule double off you back in the day? sorry, i went to high school with ely. i had to.
May 7, 200817 yr Game 7 of the World Series. You are winning 1-0, bases loaded, 3-2 count. What pitch do you throw?
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