Daily News | How Connor Brogdon got his groove back, just in the nick of time for the Phillies
HOUSTON — On Oct. 11, in the bottom of the fifth inning in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, Connor Brogdon walked onto the mound at Truist Park. Starter Ranger Suárez was struggling with his command, so Game 1 was going to be a bullpen game, against a tough Braves lineup.
In the minor leagues, Brogdon would think chin-to-shoulder. To make sure his front side was high enough, he’d turn his head toward his left arm, and make sure his chin was parallel to his shoulder. It was a simple fix, but an effective way of making sure his front side wasn’t slipping. “I feel more power behind the ball now. I feel confident in where the ball is going to go. It’s not fastball away, and man, I hope it goes away, that type of thing.”
Nevertheless, Cotham believes that Brogdon is now pitching as well as he has all year. His stuff is as good as the pitching coach has ever seen it. And because of the success from his mechanical changes, the righty is showing more confidence on the mound, which is something he lacked in the second half of this season.
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