02-27-2019, 12:13 PM
It is really hard to tell how good a player will be based on spring training stats.
Sometimes pitchers are trying out new pitches or batters are tinkering with adjustments in their stance or swing.
Sometimes pitchers are throwing fewer breaking balls to save their arms for the regular season. Sometimes hitters are just working on hitting the ball to the opposite field and not worrying about power.
So don't panic if the numbers don't look that good. For veterans spring training is a time to experiment and/or learn instead of put up big numbers.
Sometimes pitchers are trying out new pitches or batters are tinkering with adjustments in their stance or swing.
Sometimes pitchers are throwing fewer breaking balls to save their arms for the regular season. Sometimes hitters are just working on hitting the ball to the opposite field and not worrying about power.
So don't panic if the numbers don't look that good. For veterans spring training is a time to experiment and/or learn instead of put up big numbers.
