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PORT ST. LUCIE \u2014 If A.J. Minter can take away anything positive from the left hip problems that ultimately led to surgery last summer, it\u2019s that he learned how to pitch beyond just overpowering hitters.<\/p>\n
It was midway through the 2023 season when Minter realized something had to change. <\/p>\n
The lefty reliever was struggling for the Braves, with his fastball velocity lagging.<\/p>\n
Minter, now with the Mets, was dealing with back soreness at the time that was a precursor to realizing the hip discomfort he had endured for years was something beyond normal wear and tear.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just started to realize I am not going to worry about velocity,\u201d the 31-year-old Minter said. \u201cI am going to worry about getting ahead, mixing my pitches, and just I have to find a way to get outs differently instead of just rely on just my stuff. I ended up having a good second half in \u201923, and it carried over to \u201924.\u201d<\/p>\n
Minter, who pitched a scoreless inning Saturday against the Nationals \u2014 his second appearance this spring as he ramps up toward potential readiness for Opening Day following a careful rehab from surgery \u2014 credits his former Braves teammate Jesse Chavez for helping transform him.<\/p>\n
After averaging 96.6 mph with his four-seam fastball during the 2022 season, Minter had a drop-off to 95.8 mph the following year. Last year, Chavez averaged 94.5 mph with the pitch. <\/p>\n
He pitched to a 2.62 ERA in 39 appearances before undergoing the surgery.<\/p>\n
\u201cChavez was a big mentor to me with the Braves and a guy who goes out there and throws 88-89 [mph] and finds a way to get guys out,\u201d Minter said. \u201cI just worked with him a little bit and learn how to tunnel and work off your misses and just be a pitcher.\u201d<\/p>\n
Minter now throws two versions of his cutter and fastball to give different looks to the batter. He utilizes a changeup that opponents hit just .120 against last season.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t be scared, even though the velocity may not be what you want,\u201d Minter said. \u201cYou still have got to attack the zone and be aggressive. You do have to be careful with your location mix, sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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