Optioned following his start on July 7, Vincent Velasquez arrived at Double-A Corpus Christi without a Major League win and without any intentions of throwing in a game for the Hooks. Instead, it was a time to reflect with Hooks pitching coach Doug Brocail on his previous six Major League starts while refining the intricacies of his mound presence and offspeed pitches that complement his overpowering fastball.