It enables you to create balance and direction over the rubber. It freed him to where all his energy was going to home plate. His command today was outstanding. He just nailed a spot over and over and over again.
"As Player"
* Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim/California Angels (–)
"As Coach"
* Tampa Bay Rays/Tampa Bay Devil Rays ()
* Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (-)
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"Michael Dana Butcher" (born May 10, 1965) is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He pitched for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim/California Angels from to .
Butcher graduated from United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois in 1983. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 4th round of the 1986 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. He signed with the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in the 2nd round of the 1986 June Secondary draft. Butcher was released by the Royals in 1988 and then signed as a free agent with the California Angels, with whom he made his Major League debut in 1992. Butcher played his final Major League game in 1995, although he pitched in the Seattle Mariners', Cleveland Indians' and Angels' organizations until 1998.
He is currently the pitching coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, having served in that position since November 2006.
More Mike Butcher on Wikipedia.I think [Jackson] had some setbacks last year just because he was trying to manipulate the ball a little bit too much. In Double-A, he regained his form. He's really trying to be a power pitcher again. This guy has a plus-plus fastball, 92 to 98 mph. He can bring it. If we can harness him and get those pitches in the strike zone, he's going to be just fine.
We haven't even started throwing breaking balls yet and there's a tremendous amount of potential there. To see the aptitude out of him right away is very promising.
He's an exciting kid to watch. He has the arm and the gift to do whatever he wants.
We're looking for a guy that can step it up.
Stick with what works. Kenny did a tremendous job with him.
I know what he's doing and I know he feels good. I know he's ready. He has the intangibles. He has a good head on his shoulders. He's athletic. He was brought up the right way. He has a lot of things going for him. You can see that from shaking his hand.
I'm looking forward to having a good season with these guys and developing some quality Major League pitchers. I know we have some really good arms here. I am excited to work with them. They seem very excited.
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