Mark Vientos on why he doesn't suck anymore

[Centerfield]

Was on with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman on his podcasts. Says it was an adjustment issue. Last year no one had any info on him. This year, the book was out on him, and he had to make adjustments. In the recent weeks, he's learned to play the cat and mouse game and has had to adapt to how he's been pitched. When asked specifically what adjustments he made, he fell into cliches. So obviously he doesn't want to give anything away.

Separately, he suggests he was too focused on not striking out. Now, he's focused on hitting the ball hard. His strength is his power. So if he strikes out, he accepts it, and understands he'll get another AB to help the team.

[MFS62]

Whatever the change, it is working well.

Later

[roger_that]

I had it on very good authority here on the Cranepool Forum that he (and Baty) were hopeless and should be dealt for whatever used athletic equipment some stupid team would offer in trade.