"The whole starter program didn't work out too well for me," Krol said. "I don't plan my days out very well, just kind of 'Give me the ball and let's go,' you know?"
"It's worked out a lot better," Krol said. "My character on the mound definitely shows as more reliever than starter."
Over the last five seasons, he has appeared in 224 games for three teams. Krol, 26, signed a minor league deal with the Angels in February and was invited to spring training.
As for the international eyes on this team, however, Shohei Ohtani is the one being poked, prodded and picked apart with each swing and pitch, practice or otherwise.