Legendary pitcher Clayton Kershaw recently caught up with Detroit Tigers' left-hander Tarik Skubal during spring training, although their time together was limited due to Skubal's brief stint in the World Baseball Classic. Despite the brief encounter, Kershaw, widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, made an impression on Skubal, who has been looking to take his game to the next level. The World Baseball Classic provided an opportunity for Skubal to gain valuable international experience, but his return to the Tigers' spring training camp has given him a chance to refocus on the upcoming MLB season. As Skubal prepares to lead the Tigers' rotation, the advice and insight from a seasoned veteran like Kershaw could prove invaluable.
Because Tarik Skubal returned to the Detroit Tigers’ spring training camp after making just one start in the World Baseball Classic this year, Clayton Kershaw didn’t spend as much time with him as he did with Team USA’s other players. But in the little more than a week in which they shared a clubhouse, Kershaw...
