Joey Wentz

MLB Player

Professional Baseball Pitcher / Detroit Tigers / Left-handed

Born: October 6, 1997 | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lb

Starting Pitcher Left-handed

Analyst Note: Joey Wentz is a promising left-handed pitcher with a strong fastball-curveball combination, drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2016.

Career Highlights

1MLB Debut

Made MLB debut with Detroit Tigers on September 11, 2022

First game against Kansas City Royals

2Draft History

Selected by Atlanta Braves in 2016 MLB Draft (1st round, 40th overall)

Traded to Detroit Tigers in 2019

3Pitching Style

Four-seam fastball (91-94 mph), curveball, changeup repertoire

Known for excellent command and pitch sequencing

4Minor League

2019: Pitched for Double-A Erie SeaWolves

Missed 2020 season due to Tommy John surgery

5Career Stats

2023 Season: 4-5 record, 6.56 ERA in 17 starts

Strikeout rate: 8.3 per 9 innings

Analyst Note: Wentz shows particular effectiveness against left-handed batters with his sweeping curveball and changeup combination.

1Early Career

Attended Shawnee Mission East High School in Kansas

Committed to University of Virginia before signing with Braves

2Injury History

Underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2020

Missed entire 2020 season during recovery

3Scouting Report

Projected as mid-rotation starter with plus command

Fastball velocity increased post-surgery

1First MLB Win

Earned first MLB victory on September 17, 2022

5.2 innings pitched against Chicago White Sox

2Minor League

2018: Named Braves Minor League Pitcher of the Year

Posted 2.28 ERA across two levels

32023 Season

Set career-high with 8 strikeouts on May 12, 2023

Against Seattle Mariners

4Pitching Arsenal

Primary pitches: Four-seamer (55%), Curveball (25%), Changeup (20%)

Developing cutter in 2023

Analyst Note: Wentz's development will depend on improving consistency with his secondary pitches and maintaining velocity deep into games.