Redleg Nation · Jun 11, 2015
Bayfront Ball: Stephenson shines for Pensacola
[Photo credit: Barrett McClean/Pensacola Blue Wahoos]After a hit-or-miss season with Pensacola in 2014, Robert Stephenson has taken the gloves off.
The Reds’ consensus top prospect has carried an aggressive approach into his last few starts. Where he would try to focus on painting the corners last season, Stephenson is using more of the plate and trusting his infield.
“When I get behind in the count, [I’m] just going after the hitters and just letting them hit the ball,” Stephenson said. “I think that approach really got me out of some situations where instead of trying to nibble on the corners, just throw the ball over the plate and let them get themselves out.”