That one thing that makes a player feel locked in for the regular season varies from person to person. “When the season was over, I really felt like I was locked in, about the time I thought my skill set was going to shine,” Cubs manager David Ross joked about his playing days. There are countless examples of players who put together a strong spring training slumping in April, or vice versa. The Cubs aren't worried about his spring training struggles at the plate now.
W | L | Pct | GB | |
---|---|---|---|---|
14 | 6 | .700 | 0.0 | |
11 | 10 | .524 | 3.5 | |
12 | 11 | .522 | 3.5 | |
9 | 12 | .429 | 5.5 | |
8 | 13 | .381 | 6.5 |