Wichita State’s Ben Hecht re-learned how to pitch by playing shortstop.
The Shockers are working with new pitching coach Mike Steele, who is introducing his language, his routines and his theories to a receptive group. Count Hecht, a junior transfer from Lincoln Land (Ill.) College, among those who enjoy Steele’s methods.
“Half the time when you spike a fastball in the dirt, he loves it,” Hecht said. “You’re supposed to feel what he’s trying to teach you. If you do what he’s teaching you and the pitch isn’t there, he doesn’t care.”
WSU begins its full-team practice sessions on Friday.