Post Gazette · Feb 28, 2018
Spring training report 2.28.18: Chad Kuhl pitches two perfect innings
On the mound
Starter Chad Kuhl pitched two perfect innings during the Pirates’ 4-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox Wednesday.
After making 31 starts last year in his first full season in the majors, Kuhl began throwing a week earlier this winter. The start total, he was pleased with. He wants to improve on his 1571/3 innings.
“If you’re out there for 200 innings, your team’s going to be in a good spot,” he said. “That’s our main focus. If everybody can post up close to 200 innings, this team’s going to be in a good spot.”
Kuhl transitioned from a sinker-slider pitcher to one who threw more four-seamers and curveballs last season. Shifting on the fly in 2017 taught him some lessons.