Andrew Friedman, manager Dave Roberts, and pitching coach Mark Prior have emphasized patience in the development of Roki Sasaki, who debuted in the MLB amidst external criticism. Following a shakey start in his first games, Sasaki found success in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to a productive bullpen session. This game saw him collect four strikeouts and displayed major improvement, emphasizing his potential while reinforcing the Dodgers' long-term approach to his development.
Sasaki said, "My bullpen session two days ago, I felt like I had something. Continued to work on it, and it just felt right the whole time."
Sasaki shared, "I did go through the week feeling a little anxious. I was searching for something I could be confident about. I learned it's really important to have confidence based on some kind of adjustment, some kind of skill."
Despite initial struggles, Sasaki limited the Phillies to just one run in the first inning and settled into a good rhythm afterwards.
Sasaki's performance showcased notable improvements, as he collected four strikeouts and issued two walks in the longest start of his young career.
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