Carlos Rodon adjusting to rising velocity that ‘makes no sense’ as his Yankees buildup continues
NY Post
TAMPA — Carlos Rodón does not understand it.
But as he continues his buildup from elbow surgery and experiments with a newfound range of motion in his left arm, he is finding that his velocity is ticking up when he stops trying to throw as hard.
Such was the case Saturday during his second live batting practice session of the spring, as he increased his workload to two innings and 27 pitches.
“I backed off and threw harder,” Rodón said. “I was like, ‘OK, that makes no sense.’ But it made it easier to command. It’s just little ins and outs of pitching, trying to find the stroke again, knowing how much effort in this pitch and the line of this pitch. It takes a little time.”
Rodón said he got up to 95 mph in the live session on a backfield, but was mainly sitting 93-94 mph.
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