Kevin Gausman's late start to the season after opening the year on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis didn't take away from the lofty expectations he made for himself on the mound. With all the pitch count and innings restrictions finally lifted from Gausman, he has been focused on emerging as the front-line starter the Orioles believe he can become.
His major league pitching education has been focused on the idea that mid-90s heat only goes so far, and that his command of his secondary pitches will be the key to his success.