Angels pitcher Tucker Davidson decided to add a slider to his repertoire of pitches after seeing how successful Shohei Ohtani is at deploying the pitch.
Angels outfielder Brett Phillips delivered the game-winning hit for the Rays in Game 4 of the 2020 World Series against the Dodgers. He then delivered a message to remember.When Davidson was traded to the Angels at last year’s deadline, the staff noticed that his slider started more in his palm. In order to help him get added sweep, the staff wanted him to shift his grip on the seams to his fingertips so he could pull down on the ball more.
“That was something I’ve had to get comfortable with,” Davidson said after his two perfect innings Saturday. “And then this offseason was like alright, I know what I’m looking for, that feeling and then just getting that extension and repeating it.”and guidance from the Angels coming into this season, he’s felt encouraged by it.
“I watched Shohei throw sliders up in the zone,” Davidson said “and guys just soared on him, kind of like waved at it and I’m like, ‘How do you do that?’ And then I watched a ton of his outings this year of like, ‘How do you get guys out?’ “I was like, ‘How do you utilize your slider, your slider’s so good’… and just kind of watched him and really saw that slider. I was like, ‘I think I can do that.’”Jo Adell, right, celebrates with third base coach Bill Haselman after hitting a two-run home run for the Angels against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
The Angels took an early lead in their Cactus League opener against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday at the Peoria Sports Complex, winning 5-1.Adell said he’s been working with new hitting coach Marcus Thames and assistant hitting coach Phil Plantier on counts and staying patient in the box.Nevin said he meant no slight to former Angels All-Star pitcher Jered Weaver by not inviting him as a guest to spring training this year.
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