Part 9/13:
Rodriguez praises young pitcher Cam, comparing his composure and fastball to legendary players, and emphasizes the importance of coaching. He advocates for better teaching of the fundamentals and the need for players like Volpe (“Vulpi”) to adjust their approach—especially tailoring their swings to improve contact and reduce strikeouts.
He laments how some development approaches may be neglecting traditional hitting principles, suggesting that a return to basics, such as studying Hall of Fame footage, could elevate young players’ performance.