Angels’ Sam Bachman brings new focus to mound after 2-year hiatus
- Sam Bachman pitched a perfect inning in his first big league game in nearly two years against the Baltimore Orioles.
- Bachman described his new mental approach as having a 'laser focus' and referred to it as 'one gladiator circle at a time.'
- After the game, Bachman expressed feeling 'amazing' and a strong desire to contribute to his team's success.
- He stated, 'I want to help get wins. Whatever my role is — long guy, one inning, starter — I’ve got stuff for whatever they want.
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Angels’ Sam Bachman brings new focus to mound after 2-year hiatus
BALTIMORE — Much changed in the 712 days between Sam Bachman’s 11th and 12th big league games. A day after the Angels’ right-hander pitched a perfect inning in his first big league game in nearly two years, he said he has a new mental approach. “Laser focus,” Bachman said. “I felt in control, in command. In the past, in my rookie year, it was kind of not a controlled energy. It’s like lightning in a bottle now. It’s what it feels like. The focus…
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