Kodai Senga to Deliver New Pitch?

Kodai Senga flashed a wry smile and rubbed his chin when asked about something he loves on Valentine’s Day: does he have a new pitch up his sleeve?

“Yes, but it’s still a work in progress, so maybe we’ll find out soon,” Senga told SNY through a Japanese interpreter. Senga’s “ghost fork” helped him strike out 202 batters in 166 innings last season. He said it was a productive offseason, and he worked on improving his ability to pitch away from Citi Field. His home ERA was 2.42 last season compared to 3.68 on the road.

“One clear thing was the difference between pitching at home and on the road and that’s something that I was working on this offseason and progressing now too,” he told SNY, adding that he’s ready to pitch whenever called upon.

“Obviously, we don’t know how the schedule is going to pan out, with off days or road days, whatnot. But whether it’s short rest or long rest, I plan to be ready for anything that comes my way.”

He was also asked about Tylor Megill‘s “American spork.”

“I mean, I’ve seen some videos, and he asked me a lot of questions starting last year, and I just hope the best for him, and if I can help in any way, I just want to make it the best pitch possible,” he told SNY. What of the name? “I think we should keep it.”