Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer is known in baseball circles for his dedication and intelligence. It's a reputation that is well deserved. Bauer's astuteness and acumen shines through in the first 60 seconds you meet the guy, and it's easy to tell that he eats and breathes baseball.
Is Bauer an overthinker? He doesn't think so. A bit socially awkward? Perhaps, but he's getting more comfortable in Cleveland every day. About to "arrive" as an impact starting pitcher? Bauer certainly did all he could this offseason to make that happen, spending the winter at a "baseball ranch" in Texas honing his skills under the tutelage of pitching guru Ron Wolforth.