And then there was just one. Off to MLB is Eduardo Rodriguez and Brian Johnson while 22-year-old Henry Owens remains in Pawtucket to develop “consistency.” The “C” word is a euphemism for getting your pitches over the plate in a desirable (for the pitcher) location in just about any count. That is why Messieurs Johnson and Rodriguez have moved on. And, that is the ultimate goal for the left-handed Owens.
If you consistently pitch behind hitters at the MLB level you will get mauled. A rare few have the talent to survive when all is not functioning as expected and those are few and far between.