John Means’ All-Star rookie season in 2019 was built on the back of extra work remaking his delivery, adding velocity and developing a baffling changeup.
It only made sense, then, that more reinvention would follow to try and make his sophomore season even better.
But with a bigger fastball and unsuccessful efforts to feature his breaking ball leading to an uneven 2020, the Orioles’ top starter is entering spring training with a back-to-basics approach that made his four final starts of last season some of the best of his career.
“I think John has had a great offseason,” manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday.