Originally posted by Giedi:
He just has to get comfortable wearing gloves in the rain. This is on the equipment manager to get him some gloves that he's comfortable with. If Joe can throw with gloves, so can Purdy.
For sure.
Here are some real things that can happen in the off season no doubt:
1. Work on grip strength - he's young can build this up still no doubt. This past off season he was re-habbing, this upcoming off season build up that grip strength of a gorilla.
2. Practice with gloves in simulated wet weather. Then practice some more...and more until 100% comfortable with it.
He plays in the bay area and winter time over here is usually rainy...more so Jan-March but it varies so he definitely needs to be prepared next season.
We've found his kyptonite and I believe he can over come it for sure. LFG!