Giants Pitcher Whisenhunt's Comeback Trail

San Francisco Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt is making strides toward a healthier and more effective season. Last year, a challenging second major league victory highlighted issues with his fastball velocity and effectiveness, leading to reflection and a focus on improvement. He identified how he was tipping his changeup and worked to correct it, but a lower back injury ended his season prematurely.

Whisenhunt enters the current camp with increased fastball velocity, touching 95 mph, and enthusiasm for new pitching coaches' guidance. He has transformed his slider into a slurve and is developing a promising new cutter. This marks a significant shift, as he missed substantial portions of previous spring trainings due to injuries, limiting his ability to receive comprehensive feedback.

He has incorporated lower body strengthening exercises and adjusted his pitching mechanics, standing taller and holding his position on the rubber longer. Whisenhunt is eager to use his developing pitches, including a potentially elite changeup, to create leverage. He believes facing hitters this spring will be crucial for refining his new cutter and other offerings, positioning him for a more impactful year.