The Red Sox see early performances from pitcher Crochet as a preview of his greater potential this season. At 95.7 mph, his four-seam fastball has not yet reached previous highs; he's still mastering control and rhythm. Manager Alex Cora predicts that as temperatures rise and Crochet gains experience, his pitching will elevate noticeably. Pitching coach Ethan Katz believes Crochet has the talent to achieve impressive feats, such as a no-hitter, likening his capability to an untapped reservoir likely to burst forth as the season unfolds.
And yet, for the Red Sox, there is a sense that these first three weeks are little more than a preview of an audacious main attraction.
Around that time, the weather is great, you've got a few repetitions, your mechanics are clean, you've been able to compete and you take off.
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