Clayton faced batters for the first time this Spring as he got on the mound on Monday to throw live batting practice to Dodger hitters. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:
"This day is always not the most fun. It's about as low-adrenaline as you can, and you have to try to be competitive," he said. "Overall, it went OK, and I got it out of the way and can pitch in a real game now. You've got to get your work in. It's necessary. You can't go bullpens into a game, you need to face hitters before a game. It's the same progression since I've been here."BTW, On Saturday Kershaw was named this seasons Opening Day starter for the seventh straight year. This honor ties a Dodger franchise record held by both Don Drysdale and Don Sutton.
Photo above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2017. Go here to check out more fantastic pics taken by Jon from Monday. You can also check out pics from Sunday (here), Saturday (here), and Friday (here). Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodger History: In 1957 Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley trades minor league franchises with Phil Wrigley of the Cubs. Brooklyn trades the Ft. Worth club (Texas League) in return for the Los Angeles Angels (Pacific Coast League).
- Happy Birthday, Ted Savage, Sam Fletcher & Norman Plitt!