The Mets are banking on Clay Holmes making a successful transition from reliever to starter, and if his first spring outing was any indication, he might just be up to the challenge. Holmes tossed three scoreless innings, but what really turned heads was the addition of a new “kick change” pitch—something that could be a difference-maker in his expanded role.
A New Pitch With Major Potential
Holmes has long relied on a sweeping slider, gyro slider, and sinker combination, a mix that made him one of the best ground-ball relievers in the game.