It’s hard to argue with the results. But Davey Martinez had some ideas about process.
Talking with reporters before Sunday’s series finale with the Twins, on the road in Target Field, the sixth-year skipper discussed what he’d seen from starter Josiah Gray early this year, and what he’d like to see the 25-year-old starter do differently going forward, as he builds on his early success (3.74 ERA, 5.77 FIP, 9 BB, 16 Ks, 4 HRs, .281/.362/.476 BAA).
According to Baseball Savant’s data, Gray had thrown significantly fewer four-seam fastballs early this season, after opposing hitters hit .