Reality hits for 'Next Knuckler' Booty

[Wallerrrr]

March 27, 2013, 4:50pm

 

 

 

 

The next knuckler

 

 

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The "Next Knuckler" experiment is officially over.

The Diamondbacks on Wednesday released pitcher Josh Booty, the former Marlins infield prospect, LSU quarterback and winner of the MLB Network reality show "The Next Knuckler."

"We thoroughly enjoyed being a part of 'The Next Knuckler' and having Josh in camp," D-backs president and CEO Derrick Hall said. "We gave him an opportunity to make the team, but it unfortunately did not work out for him. He's a terrific guy and was a display of class his entire stay."

 

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I dont think anyone really ever thought he had a legit shot at making the team...

[LBHalos17]

That's pretty cool tho for us old guys... I wonder if he'll give it a go in the Minors for a bit?  How fast was his fastball?  The story didn't mention any of that.

[Hollyw00d]

Apparently his pitching was booty

[Angel Oracle]

Is John David Booty next?  

[stevestevens]

Rosenthal just tweeted that we are in talks with his agent for a minor league deal.  Dipoto says he is the perfect compliment to Elvin Ramirez.

[jshep]

Is John David Booty next?  

 

He was actually giving it a shot on the show as well.

[HaloFan85]

I don't see any spring training stats for him, so if he pitched at all, it was during a simulated game.  If that's the case, he must have been really bad.  I doubt anyone gives him a minor league deal.

[Wallerrrr]

Is John David Booty next?  

 

He was actually giving it a shot on the show as well.

 

yup, lol..wasnt he the first one kicked off too?

[Mark68]

yup, lol..wasnt he the first one kicked off too?

I think Flutie was.

[ettin]

Big-boo-tay! Tay! Tay!