Chisoxfn Posted July 14, 2003 Share Posted July 14, 2003 Corwin Malone: The Road To Recovery By Jason Gage July 14, 2003 FutureSox.com It was just last year (start of the year) when Corwin Malone was thought of as one of the best left handed pitching prospects, not only in the organization, but the majors. In 2001, Malone shot through the Sox system and became the next "Future Sox". Then in 2002 Malone regressed. The control problems he seemed to solve in 2001 came right back and Malone's status as a prospect dimmed. Arm problems shut Malone down last year and the Sox would enter the 2003 season optimistic about Malone's chances to recover his 2001 form. Very quickly those hopes looked lost s Malone went 2-2 with a 7.16 ERA in six starts. He walked a ridiculous 24 men in 27.2 innings of work. Things wouldn't get better for Malone; he was placed on the disabled list in May with an arm injury. Since joining the Sox organization in 1999 (9th Round Pick), Malone had been hyped as a raw-yet talented pitcher. During that time period the Sox have worked and worked with Malone to give him a consistent delivery. While things haven't turned out for the best yet; Malone is still young (23) and is back on the come-back trail with the Bristol White Sox ®. Since joining Bristol a little over a week ago, Malone has pitched in two games, compiling a total of seven innings. During that span Malone has given up eight hits and two runs (2.57 ERA), but more importantly he has yet to walk a batter. Malone's rehabilitation stint in Bristol shouldn't last much longer, which should be great news for Manager Wally Backman and the Barons, whose rotation has been decimated by injuries. Now the only questions left are: Can he harness his stuff?, can he stay healthy?, and can he regain his previous successes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Thanks for the report Jas, very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmookie Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 hopefully hell make a full recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 If anyone stumbles across an ishmookie post that has substance to it, please notify me....unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 If anyone stumbles across an ishmookie post that has substance to it, please notify me....unbelievable. Don't hold your breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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