Why Griffin Jax Is Poised to Take Another Step in 2023
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The Twins relied heavily on two first-year relievers during the 2022 season. Jhoan Durán and Griffin Jax both found themselves in extremely high-leverage situations and often answered the call. For Jax, his season was the complete opposite of 2021, when he posted a 6.37 ERA in his first 82 innings as a Major League pitcher. The Twins decided his role would be in the bullpen and Jax excelled, cutting his ERA in half and boosting his velocity, strikeout rates and swing-and-miss. Is there another gear for Jax in 2023 and beyond? I think yes! Here's why.
Why Griffin Jax Is Poised to Take Another Step in 2023
Why Griffin Jax Is Poised to Take Another…
Why Griffin Jax Is Poised to Take Another Step in 2023
The Twins relied heavily on two first-year relievers during the 2022 season. Jhoan Durán and Griffin Jax both found themselves in extremely high-leverage situations and often answered the call. For Jax, his season was the complete opposite of 2021, when he posted a 6.37 ERA in his first 82 innings as a Major League pitcher. The Twins decided his role would be in the bullpen and Jax excelled, cutting his ERA in half and boosting his velocity, strikeout rates and swing-and-miss. Is there another gear for Jax in 2023 and beyond? I think yes! Here's why.