The Detroit News · Mar 8, 2023
PitchCom-gate put to rest, as Tigers' Rodriguez pitches another spring gem
Lakeland, Fla. — Pretty sure we can put PitchCom-gate to bed now.
After calling all his pitches in his previous spring start, Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez pitched 3.1 scoreless innings Wednesday in the Tigers’ 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals and he worked in true collaboration with all aspects of game-calling.
“It’s always going to be between the catcher and I with the scouting report — all together,” said Rodriguez, who allowed four singles while striking out six. “Today was simple. I was calling some pitches, (catcher Eric Haase) was calling some pitches, we had a really good plan and we executed.
“I feel like that’s the way to use it.”