American - Athlete | July 6, 1994 -
I think the biggest adjustment I've made before coming here was going from High A to Double A. I was going in facing pitchers who had more experience and knew how to throw all their stuff for strikes and in hitter's counts, things like that.
Andrew Benintendi
ExperienceThinkMoreHighDouble
I think once I see everybody and go through every team and their pitchers, I'll get an idea of what they like to do. And they'll see what I like to do and swing at. I think there's always something you've got to adjust to.
TeamThinkYouGoSwingSee
I think my mindset and my approach is to hit the ball hard, whether it be first pitch or work the count.
WorkThinkMindsetFirstHardCount
I try to stay aggressive for the most part, dictating, whatever the situation may be. Just trying to do whatever I can to help the team win.
TeamWinHelpTryingSituationTry
Obviously, there's not as much flex in a wood bat as in a metal bat, so I'm still trying to adjust to that.
TryingWoodAdjustMetalBatStill
It's definitely a dream come true playing for the Red Sox.
RedDreamTruePlayingRed SoxCome
It's a long season, and if you can go back and forth pretty well, you'll end up OK.
EndLongYouBackGoUp
I grew up watching Pedroia play.
PlayWatchingUpGrew
I think if you're not confident, you're not in the right place.
ThinkConfidentYouPlaceRight
I don't think it's a secret that I'm not a fan of all the attention and the media, stuff like that, but I understand it's part of it, and I have to do it.
ThinkMediaAttentionUnderstandFan
I come from a pretty humble family, and I try to be a humble guy.
FamilyHumbleTryPrettyGuyCome
The big thing I noticed from High-A to Double-A is that when you have an advantage count as a hitter, you're not going to get as many fastballs. Adjusting to the 2-0 changeup, that 3-1 off-speed pitch - things like that. I think my swing can stay the same; I just was getting myself out.
MyselfThinkYouSwingOutCount
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