If those things don't happen, those players don't succeed. That's why this level of professional baseball is considered such a crucial period in a player's development. He was the manager at Class AA Canton-Akron in 1994 and 1995. Successful adjustments must be made during a pitcher's development. But that's just one aspect.
Pitchers also have to learn how to pitch inside.
Hitters at the Double-A level are smart enough to know that if they can take away part of the plate, it becomes easier to hit. From an offensive standpoint, success at the plate often means having the right mental approach. Aeros shortstop John McDonald can attest to this. In his first year at Class AA, he struggled offensively, hitting .230. His average hovered around .100 for the first month of the season.