Hows the adjustment like making the switch from metal to wood bats?
It was tough at first. I hadn’t played in a real game, or seen live pitching in over a month, so it was hard at first to get back into the routine. With a wooden bat, you really have to hit it on the sweet spot on the barrel for the ball to go anywhere. It was a little difficult at first, but I feel like my stroke is coming around as we practice and play every day. How is the competition compared to Div. I College baseball? Through the first week of playing, I’d say Rookie ball is very similar to the D-I level. You see a lot of young players here with exceptional raw talent that hasn’t been realized yet. Whereas in college ball, you may see some pitchers that don’t throw as hard, but have better control or maturity level. I’ve faced some pitchers here that throw extremely hard, or throw a nasty breaking ball, but lack the control you see in college. You see a ton of talent here at every position, but it’s not as polished yet. How has the Academy prepared you for pro ball? One aspect of
