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Diamondbacks Righty Drey Jameson<\/strong> Dazzles in Major League Debut<\/h2>\n

PHOENIX, Sep. 15 \u2014 Thursday night against the San Diego Padres<\/a>, another Arizona Diamondbacks prospect<\/a> made his major league debut. This time, it was right-hander Drey Jameson, chosen 34th overall in the 2019 Amateur Draft. The 25-year-old, who attended Ball State University, has a lively fastball that has been clocked at triple digits. Expectations and anticipation were high.<\/p>\n

Jameson did not disappoint, hurling seven innings of two-hit ball, walking one while striking out five as the Diamondbacks topped the Padres, 4\u20130. His first strikeout was one of the top hitters in the league in recent years, Juan Soto. The first time through the order, the only Padres to reach base were first baseman Josh Bell and designated hitter Brandon Drury, who walked and singled to center, respectively. Next time through the order, only Drury reached base, this time thanks to a leadoff double. Drury reached third two outs later, but a grounder to second by catcher Austin Nola left him stranded.<\/p>\n

He faced six more hitters after that, pitching 1-2-3 innings in both the sixth and seventh. Two hitters went down on strikes. One grounded out. The other three hit balls into the air.<\/p>\n

This all came in front of a host of supporters who made the trek from his hometown of Greenfield, Indiana. Jameson’s mother (Salina), stepdad (Daryl Stephens), brother (Dylan), grandmother, uncle, and nephew were all in attendance. They were joined by Jameson’s girlfriend, his childhood coach (Carl Graham), and dozens of friends.<\/p>\n

Postgame Evaluation of Drey Jameson<\/h3>\n

This game was \u201csomething Drey worked a long time for,\u201d manager Torey Lovullo proudly proclaimed. \u201cHe stood on the mound with poise, commanded his pitches, and he deserves all the credit.\u201d Lovullo added that Jameson commanded the fastball, using sliders, changeups, and a sinking two-seamer \u201cthat really kept a very good offensive team in check.\u201d<\/p>\n

One key in the eyes of Lovullo was \u201cbeing efficient and not wasting pitches. When you\u2019re supposed to put somebody away, you make the pitch right then.\u201d Another key was catcher Carson Kelly. \u201cHe and Carson got into a very good rhythm today,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cCarson deserves some credit. He guided that ship. Between the two of them, they were moving in a really good direction. Things never really got away from Drey. He did a great job.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kelly echoed his manager. \u201cHe did great. I think he had some jitters early on but settled in. And similar to Tommy (Henry), the poise and understanding of the game plan, what he needs to do to throw strikes. He did a tremendous job, stuck along with the game plan, made adjustments as we went. But very impressed. Very, very impressed.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Short List<\/h3>\n

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