Chicago Tribune · Jul 29, 2018
Carlos Rodon likes being in control — 'Throwing strikes, man.'
White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon delivers a pitch against St. Louis on July 11, 2018, in Chicago. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Carlos Rodon is feeling it. The third overall pick of the 2014 draft enters his Sunday start having had three consecutive strong outings.
The key?
“Throwing strikes, man,” he said. “It’s that simple. Getting ahead of guys. Getting in grooves and letting them hit the ball. Defense is making plays. Low pitch count. I get to go deep into games.”