After a few pitches at full speed, JT stands and lifts his mask with one hand. His grin stretches across his face as he yells, “You’re putting on a clinic.” I don’t immediately understand his meaning but then follow his gaze to right field where guys have stopped what they were doing to watch. I get it. I’m the new guy and they all just want assurances that I’m not going to come in, throw like shit, and cost them a bunch of games. Although honestly on this team, winning any games would be an improvement over their previous seasons. When they realize we’ve noticed them, they go back to playing
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