In the recent Cactus League victory of the Texas Rangers against the Cincinnati Reds, pitcher Jon Gray delivered an impressive performance, reminiscent of the famous quote by philosopher Fernando Lamas, emphasizing the importance of appearance over feeling.
Despite Gray’s stellar outing, where he held the Reds scoreless over five innings with only three hits and no walks, he expressed dissatisfaction, stating that he didn’t feel entirely sharp. Specifically, Gray noted issues with his curveball, describing it as lacking its usual bite. Although he managed to navigate through some challenging situations, including multiple hits at the start of innings, Gray felt his performance wasn’t up to his standards.
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In the game, Gray relied more on his slider due to the ineffectiveness of his curveball. Despite his success in using different pitches strategically to escape tight spots, Gray felt his overall performance lacked the cleanliness he desired.
However, he found value in facing such challenges early in the season, believing it aids in his preparation. Gray highlighted the importance of his slider in complementing his fastball, which he believes is crucial in avoiding significant hits. Overall, while Gray’s performance was impressive on the surface, he remained critical of his own execution, striving for perfection as the season progresses.
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