Jaxson West feels opposing hitters’ pain. West is Florida State’s catcher, so he’s seen thousands of Jamie Arnold’s fastballs and sliders rocket toward his mitt from the same release point.
And now Arnold has added a change-up. West has hit against his teammate often in fall ball and the preseason, with little to show for his efforts in the batter’s box.
“I have a better understanding than most,” West said. “It definitely doesn't make it easy. But I think the best I've ever done is drew a walk against him or something. I don't think I've ever squared him up. Especially left on left. I guess I have a little bit of an advantage, but it doesn't help much.”
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And now Arnold has added a change-up. West has hit against his teammate often in fall ball and the preseason, with little to show for his efforts in the batter’s box.
“I have a better understanding than most,” West said. “It definitely doesn't make it easy. But I think the best I've ever done is drew a walk against him or something. I don't think I've ever squared him up. Especially left on left. I guess I have a little bit of an advantage, but it doesn't help much.”
FSU's Jamie Arnold is in control, but change-up could be a difference maker
Jamie Arnold was one of nation's top LHPs in 2024. More mature and confident, the junior is now armed with a change-up.
