Tanner Houck of the Red Sox struggled with an 11.20 ERA in spring training 2025, reminiscent of his previous shortcomings, including a 9.74 ERA in 2023. Despite the challenges, Houck previously rebounded remarkably in 2024 with a 2.40 ERA, leading to a career year with a 3.10 ERA over the season. He pointed out that spring performance doesn't correlate with his regular season effectiveness, as he focuses on refining his skills rather than results during spring training, approaching it as a time for experimentation and growth as a player.
"I've never even really thought about it. For me, it's about coming and getting the work in and getting the body right... I don't really think about the results."
"This isn't the first time that Houck has struggled during the exhibition season... he's mostly put up lackluster numbers in spring training since 2020, including a 9.74 ERA in 2023."
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