How Garrett Crochet Can Elevate His Game With His Slider

There are plenty of similarities between Garrett Crochet and Chris Sale.  The pair of Southpaws were both drafted by the White Sox in the first round; made their MLB debut the same year they were drafted; spent at least a year in the bullpen before transitioning into a role as a starter; suffered season-ending arm injuries; and recorded 21 strikeouts in their first three starts. 

However, as former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski pointed out during Monday night’s broadcast on FS1, there is one difference between the two pitchers.