Going Through Spring

Things are getting exciting. The nerves are starting to build up as we move through spring training to prepare for the season. All of the pitchers are working hard to show they can get the job done along with position players swinging away in batting practice and taking the field to show off their arms and other tools.

For me, this is a lot of fun. I have been dedicated to getting my body in the best shape I can possibly have it and I have also been doing the things to refine my delivery. The question about me has never been of my talent or ability, but only on my consistency. I came here to prove that I can be consistent and so as of now I drill daily doing dry windups, towel drills, and all of the things necessary to bring about a consistent delivery.

I was talking with our pitching coach Randy Martz about how to get the command that a pitcher needs to be successful and he shared with me that once you get the release point under your control and consistent, you will have a lot of success and move up and out quickly. That motivated me a lot, but told me that I need to do what it takes to demonstrate that I can do that. I am looking forward to putting up excellent numbers this season, but most of all I know that regardless of where I am playing or where I may be, that my work ethic is under my control and I determine my destiny. I will arrive in the Major Leagues and with the help of Matthew Vuckovich and Kyle Dison of XSM, it will happen with lots of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement.

- Alex Merricks