Aaron Nieckula
Aaron Nieckula
door hitter opens pressure trying
That's like a hitter trying to get his first hit of the season. Trying to get that first something off of your back, it kind of alleviates the pressure and opens the door a little bit.
anytime control great hard hitter jason learn needs trying works
That's like a hitter trying to get his first hit. Anytime you get that first something off your back, it relieves the pressure. Jason has outstanding stuff. All he needs now is to learn how to control that fastball. But, he'll get it down (because) he works hard and has a great attitude.
accept bigger bit coach deal forward front great hitting lurking manager office opportunity shadows whereas
This a great opportunity to be around the game. Obviously, there will be a little bit more responsibility. As (the) hitting coach (last season), I was kind of lurking in the shadows whereas the manager has to deal with hitters, the pitchers, the front office and the fans. It's a bigger responsibility, but one I accept and look forward to.
ball cap guy hitters job keeping ran staff throwing tip
We ran into a into a guy that was throwing the ball very well ... you've got to tip your cap to that (pitching) staff today, they did an outstanding job of keeping our hitters down.
approach bat consistent great
In my opinion, he's been the most consistent bat in the lineup. He's got a great approach and a great swing.
bad decent five four gave given kept outing worked
If he could have given us five innings, that would have been great. He gave us four decent innings. I thought he competed. I thought he worked hard. I thought he kept his composure. Not too bad for his first outing this year.
bit four manager opening players running since
There's always been jitters (on Opening Day) ever since I was a little man. It's a little bit different being the manager and running 25 players and four assistants, but it's exciting.
learn losses men respond tough
They are young men and they have to learn how to respond to tough losses like that.
ball hopefully lifted monkey open sure
That was nice. I said, 'You want us to get that ball for you?' I'm sure the monkey is lifted off his back. Hopefully this will open up the floodgates for him.
game rattled taking
(McCormick) never got rattled out there ... I'm not taking anything away from our hitters, but we couldn't make the adjustments, which is what this game is all about.
games high men nice ride
It's nice to ride high after the first two games of the season, now let's see, after a loss, how these young men respond.
bat fastball good kid swing swinging
He got a fastball down and in and got a good swing on it. Frank's a young kid and has a lot to learn, but he's swinging the bat well.