James Outman is striving to bounce back from a tough 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After struggling and losing the starting center field position, he spent most of the season in Triple-A, hitting only .147. To improve, he focused on strength training and modifying his swing. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Outman's improved mechanics might help address past weaknesses, especially under pressure. Despite potential uncertainties about his role in 2025, he is showing promise during Spring Training with a chance to secure a position on the Opening Day roster.
"It's different, I think early on he's laying the bat down, I think his posture is better, which should be able to cover the top half of the zone a little bit better..."
"When you start to scuffle, you just can't stop that spiral. I just think that there is a little feeling of the pressure of trying to perform bled into last year..."
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