The Marlins' spring training began with promising performances, notably from Sandy Alcantara, who, after 17 months post-Tommy John surgery, demonstrated impressive skill in his debut. Alcantara's one-inning appearance against the Mets showcased his strong pitch command—striking out a batter and hitting 99 mph on fastballs. Liam Hicks is in contention for the backup catcher position, impressing Alcantara with his play calling and management during the game. The team is looking for strong contributions from Alcantara, hoping he can recapture his 2022 Cy Young form.
"My arm feels so good," he told reporters in Port St. Lucie, including mlb.com. "[Command] was good. A couple times, I was trying to be too perfect... It feels great after a long time without competing."
"Thank God for the opportunity to be out there and compete and be healthy," he said.
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