5 Chicago Cubs likely to throw the franchise's first perfect game

5 Chicago Cubs likely to throw the franchise's first perfect game - Hayden Wesneski

Late last season, the New York Yankees shipped Hayden Wesneski to the Northside. Known for his sinker, the Texan has also increased his two-seam fastball. His four-seamer reaches up to 98 and misses plenty of bats. Wesneski's changeup needs some work. It falls flat and doesn't always find the strike zone. In his start against the Reds earlier this month, Wesneski rung up four batters but also gave up three runs in four innings of work. There is plenty of work that needs to be done for this young pitcher, but there is hope about the ceiling he has. Pitchers with command, speedy fastballs have tossed perfect games before (Randy Johnson and Koufax). With the improvement of pitch discipline, there is no reason Wesneski can't be a reliable, mid-rotation pitcher who can perhaps earn an all-star bid and be a household name on the Northside.