Coaches have worked with Crochet to be more upright as a way to put less strain on his body. The velocity dip could well be a product of his adjusting to that change.

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet had a close call Sunday when a liner skipped off his glove and nose on its way to second base for a groundout.

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet had a close call when a line drive skipped off his glove and nose on its way to second base for a groundout