He felt comfortable with his fastball, but says he needs to work more on his secondary pitches, the curve ball and change-up. Masaoka is going to the Arizona Fall League at the suggestion of Dodger manager Davey Johnson and he will work as a starting pitcher. One note on the Internet recently indicated the Dodgers were thinking of using Masaoka as the fifth starting pitcher next year. As for the Dodgers' season that did not live up to expectations, was full of turmoil and was labled a disaster by Los Angeles writers, Masaoka survived by focusing on what he had to do. You can't dwell on a bad season.
Every person has to pull and do their job.
I just tried to do my best. It's just about pulling all together. Year, Team, League G IP W L Pct. Signed June 4, 1995. Won both starts, allowing no earned runs in 15 innings with 19 strikeouts.