U.S-. Corey Kluber will look for a new opportunity in the majors (MLB) after two years complicated by injuries. Therefore, he prepares a throwing session for different scouts in order to convince that he continues to maintain his great skills. As part of free agency, he’s one of the flashiest pitchers, but his health remains a mystery to teams.
It will be this Wednesday in Florida where Corey Kluber will be shown against different teams. In the session, he is expected to make between 25-30 pitches. Regarding the cadres that will be watching their performance, it is reported that at least two-thirds of MLB teams send one of their scouts. His last year in the Rangers de Texas He didn’t show his level, but with two Cy Young Awards in his career, if he’s healthy he can be a valuable pitcher.
“I just need to show people that I am healthy. I’m not pushing myself to go out there and do X, Y and Z. It’s just about showing the teams that I’m making progress in a normal offseason, “explained Corey Kluber as consulted by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. “I am confident to launch any pitch and not hold back. I don’t hesitate to go after him. That is the objective rather than to show that I am the Corey Kluber of any year ”.
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Since 2019 he has only pitched in eight games for a total of 36 2/3 innings due to injuries. First, when he was still part of the Cleveland Indians, he suffered from a fractured right forearm and a strained left oblique. Last year with the Rangers he pitched only one inning after having a sore on his pitching shoulder.
Corey Kluber looks to show his new style of work
To focus on this test and find a new team, Corey Kluber worked with pitching coach Eric Cressey. The also director of health and performance of the players of the New York Yankees said that the pitcher is ahead of the others. In this regard, he said that his speed is between 87-89 mph, something normal for a training session.
“I don’t think anyone was really ready to figure out how to train in that environment. Now, having been through that, I think I have a better idea of how to get the job you need, “Kluber said of his work process compared to last year and the pandemic. “One of the things I wanted to make sure I did while I was injured (in 2019) was putting that puzzle together and what had gotten sideways and how to get on track. And I think we did. “
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