Vince Velasquez searched this offseason for a way to keep himself calm on the mound, something that could channel his competitiveness and maximize the potential of his right arm.
Some pitchers, Velasquez said, find a rhythm by chewing gum or stepping off the mound or taking deep breaths. It is the little things, he said, that “get you back in sync.” This month, Velasquez finally found his as he turned to music on the mound.
“I just started singing songs and finding a rhythm and getting more relaxed,” Velasquez said. “Anything that soothes me and relaxes me, I’m all for it.