4 Quotes by Tom Hume

He was a guy that they weren't afraid to put him in in any situation. He's definitely really good on left-handed hitters, and he just proved that he could pitch here.

We're trying to stay away from the high fastball. All our guys have been concentrating on that since spring. If you miss, miss down.

We've just tried to hammer into them, just trying to make sure they stay down with everything - breaking balls, fastballs. Let's miss down and in and out instead of up and over the plate.

I'm going to say there was definite improvement (from spring training). His velocity now is more consistent. I think that's something he's happy with. Of course it wasn't as high as he wants it to be, but it was very encouraging.