Mets pitcher Clay Holmes is making the transition from reliever to starter, mirroring the success of Seth Lugo with the Padres. Michael King, who previously played with Holmes, has confidence in his potential. He noted Holmes' impressive changeup and emphasized that as a starter, Holmes can effectively adjust his sinker velocity, saving his strongest pitches for crucial moments. This mindset and his ability to integrate new techniques into his game are key factors in Holmes' anticipated success in the starting role.
Clay is the type who can take all the new-school teaching and add it to his arsenal.
As a reliever, he could throw his sinker 97-100 mph and it is unhittable.
Now, as a starter, you have to realize you can throw it at 94. You don't need 98.
The hunger to start never left Holmes, and that belief drives success.
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