PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Chris Capuano is showing that he’s a quick study under the tutelage of Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax.
In his spring training debut, the newly acquired left-hander worked three innings and gave up one run on three hits Sunday in the New York Mets’ 7-1 win over the University of Michigan at Digital Domain Park.
Koufax, who worked with Capuano a week ago, sat a few rows behind home plate with Mets owner Fred Wilpon during Capuano’s start. The Dodgers great watched the 32-year-old former Milwaukee pitcher turn in three strong innings.
“He’s pretty astute and a good observer. It’s pretty special,” said Capuano, who threw 31 of his 37 pitches for strikes. “I just try to take advantage of him while he’s here.”
