Throughout spring training, Torey Lovullo, manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, likes to refer to players “in a good place.” That description may intelligently fit left-hander Robbie Ray.
Coming off a season of mixed reviews, Ray’s quest for consistency and continuity remains directly planted on his radar screen. The mixed bag comes from Ray’s tremendous physical ability but, in contrast, his inability to harness that energy. Should these variables meet at a happy place, Ray could emerge as a reliable starter with economy of pitches
For now, Ray seems to struggle with command at times and has a continued tendency to elevate his pitch count and shorten time on the mound.