I look at Boston Red Sox spring training (ST) statistics and don’t fret when Mookie Betts can’t hit a beach ball. Or if a valued pitcher suddenly gets rocked a few times while working against a minor league stacked lineup. Veterans – especially pitchers – are usually working on “stuff” as they round into shape. Secure positional players know the routine and unless someone has an arm that shreds or an Achilles that rips I pay little attention to the spring numbers.
Is ST performance any real indicator for regular season performance? Should we get all giddy about a player or two or three who simply tear up the Florida circuit?