One journey ends, a new one begins: Bill Pulsipher becomes Winnipeg Goldeyes pitching coach

Bill Pulsipher was one of the most highly touted Mets prospects in their history. The Mets drafted Pulsipher in the second round of the 1991 draft (66th overall). That draft year might bring up some memories as this was the year Brien Taylor was drafted number one by the New York Yankees. Taylor is now known for being one of the biggest MLB draft busts in history. Unfortunately, as we all have seen so often, highly touted prospects rarely live up to the hype. Some buckle under the pressure, and some aren’t as good as the scouts thought. Pulsipher’s minor league career started off as good as could be expected; 35 wins in 87 games and a 2.86 ERA in 528 innings over the course of four seasons. Those four exceptional campaigns just did not transfer in to MLB success. In the mid-90’s Pulsipher along with Paul Wilson and Jason Isringhausen were dubbed “Generation K”. Injuries derailed this would be trio of future Hall of Famers, but there is mor...