he hadnt pitched much before getting drafted.  he was a relative late convert to baseball.  i think he played hockey.  he was drafted because he threw in the mid 90's.  his fastball has gotten slower as he has moved up.  i am not sure why.  could be he has backed off to try to develop more control.  maybe the cards were having him throw the two seam fastball which tends to be a little slower.  at times he has been labeled a thrower instead of a pitcher.  maybe he can become a middle reliever, but i wouldnt bet on it.

hardball times says he was a victim of outward blowing winds last year.  http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/pitchers-who-weathered-the-wind

Yeah, he is another prospect bust...although he showed another glimpse of his potential in Mortal Kombat.