We’re nearing the start of the 2021 MLB regular season, so these final spring training games are extra important for those fighting to make the Opening Day roster.
But for the defending National League Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer, it’s more of an opportunity to get some pitches in and enjoy the nice weather in Arizona.
We saw that play out over the weekend.
The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, who had previously tipped his pitches to opponents and pitched with one eye closed in spring training, brought both gimmicks to the table in a matchup with his former Cleveland teammate Jose Ramirez.
Trevor Bauer and Jose Ramirez had fun during this at-bat between old teammates 😂
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— SI MLB (@si_mlb) March 27, 2021
Bauer signaled to Ramirez that a fastball was coming. He’d also point at his eye to let him know he had one eye closed.
And despite giving Ramirez a noted advantage in the matchup, Bauer still struck out the Cleveland third baseman on a 2-2 fastball. Bauer was especially pumped and joked around with Ramirez after the at-bat.
I must say that Bauer really needs to raise the stakes here and try that during a meaningful game. That would be something.
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