The left-hander cut his ERA to 2.91 even though he pitched much of last season without his signature changeup at its best. He wants to keep improving.
TEMPE, Ariz. — Patrick Sandoval is not going to sneak up on anyone now.
Sandoval, 26, cut his ERA from 3.62 in 2021 to 2.91 in 2022, while increasing his innings from 87 to 148-2/3. Opponents hit .201 against his slider, whiffing at the pitch on 33.6% of their swings. He held hitters to a .215 average on the changeup, with a whiff rate of 44.5%. It’s no surprise that both pitchers have improved their command and become successful with pitches other than their fastballs. Both pitchers have worked at Driveline, spending time under the tutelage of former Driveline director of pitching Bill Hezel, who is now the Angels bullpen coach.
Mexico’s rotation also figures include the Dodgers’ Julio Urías, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Taijuan Walker and the Houston Astros’ José Uriquidy, but Mexico manager Benji Gil, the Angels’ infield coach, said Sandoval is tentatively lined up to pitch against Team USA on March 12.
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