Angels pitcher Hector Santiago is channeling his confidence to give him an inside edge for a rotation spot this season, according to the Los Angeles Times. He has allowed six earned runs in 12 innings of work in Cactus League play.
"They know what I can and I know what I can do," Santiago said. "It's that confidence where you just believe in yourself, and you believe in them for believing in you."
The left-hander went 6-9 with a 3.75 ERA over 24 starts last season. He won five of seven decisions and posted a 2.98 ERA in the second half of the season, which helped Los Angeles clinch a division title.