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Maturity Guides Chandler Through Spring Training
24 Feb
Summary
- Chandler prioritized health and development over stats in his spring debut.
- Despite control issues, his slider and fastball velocity showed improvement.
- He plans to quickly fix command issues overnight through focused assessment.
Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler, ranked No. 11 in MLB, approached his Spring Training debut with a focus on health and development, rather than pitching statistics. While his outing included four walks, Chandler expressed satisfaction with executing his pitches and noted improvements in his slider and fastball velocity.
Chandler, 23, is working towards the 2026 season and values the perspective gained from past struggles. He plans to analyze his performance from February 24, 2026, to correct his command issues, which he believes are a simple fix. Manager Don Kelly also expressed confidence in Chandler's ability to make adjustments after an amped-up first start.
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