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With ballparks closed, Cardinals' Goldschmidt works from home, taking virtual game-speed at-bats in his office

Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt prepares to take batting practice at spring training in Jupiter, Fla. Photo by Laurie Skrivan,

Early one morning this past spring, before heading to the ballpark for the day’s official workout and live batting practice, Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt ducked into his home office to get a few warmup at-bats in against teammate Ryan Helsley.

Goldschmidt didn’t take a swing, just watched a series of fastballs. The pitch down and away seemed to have a little cut to it.