"From the standpoint of results, I'm glad this was Spring Training. If I'm able to pitch the entire season, I don't think anyone will remember Spring Training. I have a lot of things I need to work on, but it's just Spring Training, so just keep continuing to work on that. The results in Spring Training don't really matter."
"Sasaki seemed to be trying to perfect his mechanics and focused on the mechanics of his delivery, which left him a bit lost rather than pitching on pure feel. There was a similar sensation when he pitched during the start of the 2025 regular season."
Roki Sasaki delivered a concerning performance in Spring Training against the Kansas City Royals, pitching 3.1 innings with significant control issues. He walked three batters consecutively in the third inning with bases loaded before being pulled, then returned in the fourth to allow a two-run homer. His night ended after the fifth inning following a hard-hit double. Sasaki threw 71 pitches with only 38 strikes, recording 26 swings and seven whiffs. His fastball velocity averaged 98 mph with a peak of 99 mph, though spin rates decreased compared to his 2025 average. Despite the poor results, Sasaki remained composed, attributing the performance to Spring Training mechanics work and emphasizing that regular season results matter more.
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