""I come into the back with my arms and it's a little bit like a Sandy Koufax kind of thing. I wear 32 too. He was the starting pitcher for the Dodgers and was good in the World Series.""
""I always saw No. 32 retired on the wall. Once I got to know him, I was able to see who he really was. I felt I could really copy him and get myself deeper into history.""
""I saw his windup and he looked like he was calm and composed and I tried it. I felt more of a rhythm. I was able to calm down and pitch better.""
Fabian Bravo, a junior pitcher at Sun Valley Poly High, draws inspiration from Sandy Koufax, wearing No. 32 and mimicking his windup. After adopting a similar style, Bravo has achieved a 12-3 record, including a 3-1 start this season with a 1.50 ERA. He recalls being introduced to Koufax's legacy by his parents at Dodger Stadium, which motivated him to emulate the Hall of Famer's calm and composed pitching approach. Bravo's adjustments have led to improved performance on the mound.
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