When Joe Biden was at his peak, about 35 years ago, he had what was nearly a major league fastball. He threw 88 miles an hour, and, if he had to reach back, he might throw 89, if he got both cheeks into it.
Biden's slider took him into the majors, where he served as a middle-innings reliever. He was always manly and balding for a few years until he discovered hair plugs. People liked Joe. They didn't entirely respect his changeup, but no one wanted to hurt his feelings. His main role on the team, I think, was to be the catcher's best friend.
Joe got involved in a few controversies like the beaning of Anita Hill.
Now certain umpires are saying Joe's lost a yard off his fastball, which was always kind of straight and fairly easy to pound for doubles. But is that true? We'll find out next month when he again takes the mound.
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