During the first day of White Sox spring training, rookie pitcher Jonathan Cannon struggled with his changeup, leading to frustration. Veteran Martin Perez noticed and approached Cannon, helping him adjust his grip, resulting in an improved pitch by the session's end. Perez, though soft-spoken, serves as a valuable mentor, providing guidance to younger teammates. As he aims to perform well to attract trade interest due to his previous success, his focus remains on nurturing the talent of the younger Sox pitchers, a value instilled in him during his upbringing in Venezuela.
"I'm throwing my changeup at, like, 90 feet, just fighting it... To have that kind of calming presence and just someone that has done it for a long time, that's very beneficial to all of us."
"But while he's here, Perez wants to impart wisdom to the Sox' youngsters. When Perez broke into the majors, he referred to Netali Feliz, Matt Harrison, and Derek Holland as the players who took him under their wing."
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