Forrest Whitley was drafted by the 'Stros in 2015 but has yet to make his debut. Hindered by a suspension and injuries, the 25-year-old, known for his elite pitching says he is ready.
Forrest Whitley was drafted by the 'Stros in 2015 but has yet to make his debut. Hindered by a suspension and injuries, the 25-year-old, known for his elite pitching, says he is ready.High-velocity pitches thrown from the talented right arm of Houston Astros pitcher Forrest Whitley do not make up the only movement in his life.
"All the injuries, the adversity - it's definitely shaped me into a much different person these last few years," Whitley admitted during an interview at Astros spring training. "I'm definitely grateful for all those opportunities to grow into the person I am, and I'm happy where I'm at."Despite being in the Astros system for eight years, Whitley - once touted among the best pitching prospects in baseball - has yet to make his big league debut.
While only one qualifies as people, Forrest points to his fiancée, Courtney, and his dog Luna for helping him navigate years of adversity. Now an admitted different person at age 25, Whitley will rely upon what has not evolved to help him finally break into the majors: his ability to pitch."Just keep throwing," Whitley said when asked how he manages tribulations. "Every time I see myself throw, I feel like I have a pretty good chance. I like my stuff.
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