Being a former major league pitcher yourself, how has the adjustment been from pitching to coaching?
The adjustment has been fairly easy due to the people I have been working along side of and working with. Of course I enjoyed fulfilling my dream of pitching in the major leagues, but at the same time, it’s great getting to see these young guys striving to reach theirs. With me not playing, I am pain free and do not have to worry about career altering injuries. As a pitcher, my main responsibility was to myself; but as a coach, I have 15 guys that I make sure get their bullpens in, get their rest, and help them develop into major league pitchers. 8) What are some things you’ve seen from your pitching staff that has impressed you, and what are some things that you find yourself working on most with our pitchers? An impressive factor that I’ve seen with my staff is their willingness to learn and adjust. At this age, they are so raw and not necessarily too set in their own ways where they are open for change. A huge part of being successful depends on your mental game and a big focus on w
