"But it's just conversation, it's just questions. You just ask questions, and we'll just have a normal conversation. But I'll ask questions and I'm like, Well, why did you do this, or, why were you thinking that way, or, like what do you think's the best part of your game. And then you ask that question and he replies. And then it's like, okay, well, how can you piece that to your game, and like what does that look like to you."
"Because ultimately you're building the best version of you, so you have to figure that part out. But Kershaw, like the best thing that he does is he competes. Like he could have nothing and he'll find a way to dominate because he's just so competitive. Like how do you learn that? You know, you got to ask questions, but then you got to figure out, well, like, what part, how can you do that, and that's the tough part."
Blake Snell pursued direct, question-driven guidance from Clayton Kershaw to learn about pitch selection, mental approach, and the strongest parts of Kershaw's game. Snell focused on translating Kershaw's competitive instincts into his own routine and identifying which elements fit his individual style to build a better version of himself. Snell highlighted Kershaw's relentlessness and ability to dominate through competitiveness even when other tools are limited. Snell also expressed excitement about proximity to Kershaw and the opportunity to learn from his experience. Snell registered a 2.35 ERA through 11 regular-season starts.
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