White Sox Update: Crochet, Bummer, Grifol’s Philosophy

The White Sox wrapped up February by earning their second win of Spring Training with a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

While you can catch the highlights in our recap article here, below you can find some updates from around Spring Training that don’t involve today’s game!

White Sox 4, Diamondbacks 1: Zavala homer powers second-straight win

Additional Game Highlights

Catcher Seby Zavala homers to left, with pinch runner Billy Hamilton aboard after Alberto's second hit. White Sox are winning this one, 3-1 T6
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) February 28, 2023

Seby Zavala, 2-run home run, 1-0 pitch.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 28, 2023

Vaughn looks very comfortable, very natural at first base
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 28, 2023

Jonathan Stiever prior to his first outing

Jonathan Stiever, pitching today, missed almost all of last season recovering from surgery on a lat injury.

"I'm throwing harder than last year at the end of the year, and feeling way more like myself compared to six months ago."

He said he's stretching out to start this spring
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) February 28, 2023

Aaron Bummer hasn’t thrown off a mound yet

White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer dealing with ongoing soreness

Bummer: "It feels good now. As long as we continue to feel good now, we are going to be right where we need to be. We are moving in the right direction.”
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 28, 2023

Pedro Grifol discusses the importance of giving immense effort

Pedro Grifol on running out ground balls: pic.twitter.com/8ikwtqn7As
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) February 28, 2023

Grifol shares updates on Garrett Crochet

Grifol said Garrett Crochet " looked really strong, looked good" in bullpen session. "Pounding the strike zone, he’s comfortable. His numbers are good. I’m really excited where he is right now in his quest back [from TJ surgery]"
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) February 28, 2023

Colson Montgomery will see first game action on Wednesday

Colson Montgomery gets first game action tomorrow. Impressed Grifol taking four straight pitches 'half inch or inch" off strike zone vs. Mike Clevinger in live BP today.
"He looks calm. It looks like the game comes to him at the right pace."
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) February 28, 2023

Sights and Sounds from Spring Training: February 28

“I don’t want to look back when I’m done with my career and be like, ‘There’s something I left on the table.’”

Michael Kopech’s desire to reach his full potential on the White Sox Talk Podcast. 🎙🎧🌵https://t.co/NZkLwcFUn6 pic.twitter.com/7BUEPnCzqj
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) February 28, 2023

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