Luis Severino Shares Thoughts on Home Ballpark

Athletics pitcher Luis Severino has expressed some lingering feelings about playing at his team’s home field. Recently, he mentioned that he’s almost eager to move on from Sutter Health Park, especially as the MLB trading deadline approaches.

This past weekend, he pitched at Yankee Stadium, where he reflected on the challenges of pitching compared to the experiences he’s had at minor league parks, like Sutter Health Park. This facility is set to host track and field events for several seasons before relocating to Las Vegas.

In a recent conversation, Severino was candid when asked about his comfort level pitching at home. He noted, “If you ask me how I feel pitching at home, I’m not going to lie to you.” He seemed aware that people often question the honesty of such statements, but he insisted on being straightforward with the media. His teammates, too, share his perspective about the home park, as he elaborated, “I’m not the only one who feels this way.”

He described the atmosphere at Sutter Health Park as reminiscent of spring training. “Really difficult,” was how he summed up the experience of pitching there.

Severino’s performance at home has not been stellar, evidenced by a 6.79 ERA over ten starts. In contrast, he has thrived on the road, managing to achieve a 3.23 ERA across eight starts away from West Sacramento. Overall, this season has seen him grappling with a 5.18 ERA through 18 starts, totaling 104.1 innings.

As July 31st approaches—the deadline for trades—Severino’s situation remains uncertain. Whether he’ll find a trading partner or stay with the Athletics is anyone’s guess, but he’s focused on improving, regardless of the circumstances. “I’ll continue to grind,” he said, emphasizing his dedication to his craft.