Corbin Burnes made a significant revelation about his pitching technique after making his first start with the Baltimore Orioles. The MLB offseason witnessed several notable moves, including Shohei Ohtani joining a powerhouse team across town. Among other transfers, Jordan Hicks moved to the Giants, and the Dodgers acquired Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
For most of the offseason, the Brewers made typical smaller moves, but towards its end, fans were stunned by the trade of their star pitcher, Corbin Burnes, to the Baltimore Orioles. In exchange, they acquired promising pitching prospect DL Hall and shortstop Joey Ortiz. Burnes debuted for the Orioles in a spring training scrimmage against the Red Sox, showcasing his talent and revealing insights during a mid-game interview.
In his brief outing, Burnes demonstrated his prowess, allowing only one hit and tallying two strikeouts in one inning. Notably, he concluded the inning with a formidable slider that left the Red Sox hitter baffled. Burnes primarily relied on fastballs and sliders during the game, reserving his signature curveballs for later. He disclosed during the mid-game interview that he has been experimenting with various curveball variations and unique throwing motions to enhance his curveball game for the regular season.
Regarding the trade’s impact on the Brewers, DL Hall, who has shown promise in minor league baseball, is now vying for a spot in the Brewers’ rotation, with Burnes’s departure creating an opportunity for him to develop and excel. Joey Ortiz, considered one of the top baseball prospects, may require further development time but could potentially be called up to the majors sooner rather than later.
