Overview
- At the winter meetings, Albernaz said his first spring training will highly focus on fundamentals and the little things.
- Albernaz has held one‑on‑one calls with players, and he said every player asked for more fundamentals work in spring training.
- Echoing his message to “double down on what makes them great,” Albernaz described an individualized approach that centers on player strengths.
- Following an offensive downturn, Baltimore overhauled its hitting group, parting with three hitting coaches and hiring Dustin Lind from the Phillies.
- President of baseball operations Mike Elias publicly endorsed Albernaz’s approach and the staff he assembled after a season marked by sloppy play and injuries.