MESA, Ariz. — The physical ailments are tough enough for any pitcher to overcome, and Jesse Hahn has endured his share.
Last year, some mental hurdles also sidetracked the A’s right-hander.
“I think that’s the first time I’ve honestly ever really struggled in my career,” Hahn said of 2016. “I don’t think I was used to it. I was approaching it the wrong way. I’d struggle and come back trying to be more aggressive, which led to me just not pitching like myself. This year, it’s a completely different approach. Just keep my mind clear and focus on the positives.