) Joyce's strength comes with his fastball, which averages 100.9 mph. However, his control leaves something to be desired. “With his stuff, he doesn’t have to be pinpoint,” Nevin said.

With Joyce, whose fastball averages 100.9 mph, the issue is the control of his slider. “With his stuff, he doesn’t have to be pinpoint,” Nevin said. “You’d like it to be.

In college and the majors, Joyce has made noise as he regularly touches well above 100 with his fastball. All signs with him are well as Nevin is fully expecting to have Joyce back.

Angels pitcher Ben Joyce speaks to teammates as Angels manager Phil Nevin, left, arrives at the mound during the fourth inning of a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday.

Rookie right-handers have exceptional stuff, including Joyce's blazing fastball, but also battle control issues Angels manager Phil Nevin says rookie relievers Ben Joyce, left, and José Soriano have ...

Angels manager Phil Nevin says rookie relievers Ben Joyce, left, and José Soriano have improvements to make but both look like high-end future bullpen options. (Photos by The Associated Press) ...

Angels manager Phil Nevin says rookie relievers Ben Joyce, left, and José Soriano have improvements to make but both look like high-end future bullpen options. (Photos by The Associated Press) ...