“It’s definitely nice to see that other guys are seeing the year I had,” Hodge said. “But we still don’t really know what’s going on with roles. If the best one’s going to get it or we flip-flop or whatever happens -- we’ll be fine, regardless.”

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Video summary/cliff-notes:

00:01 – Porter Hodge reflects on the difference between this year’s spring training and last year, noting increased comfort and familiarity with teammates.

00:27 – He values open communication with teammates about their routines and bullpen work, which helps his development.

00:54 – Hodge is excited to have veteran Ryan Pressly as a mentor, learning from his experience and approach to the game.

01:24 – Pressly has advised him to work on something new every day and focus on continuous improvement.

01:53 – Hodge appreciates Pressly’s recognition of his past performances and looks forward to their potential late-game duo.

02:23 – Discusses his first offseason as a bullpen pitcher, emphasizing adjustments in training and maintaining shoulder strength.

02:53 – Adjusted workout routines, experimenting with lifting schedules to optimize performance as a reliever.

03:22 – Working on developing a splitter, seeking advice from teammates, and refining its feel and execution.

04:11 – Plans to incorporate the splitter more in spring training while maintaining confidence in his slider and fastball.

04:40 – Excited about traveling to Japan for the first time, looking forward to the experience and finding good sushi spots.