TEMPE, Ariz. – Joe Smith has responded to a disappointing season – by his standard anyway – with a new pitch.
The Angels setup man said this spring he has developed a changeup, which he hasn’t thrown since 2010.
“Do I need it? I don’t know, but I think it’s good to try to develop something later in your career, especially as people in your division see you a lot more,” Smith said Friday.
Smith posted a 3.58 ERA last season, nothing to be ashamed of but higher than his 2.78 career mark heading into the year.