This has been one of his biggest assets. And when you think back to when he was at AAA, all we heard about was how his arm wasn't strong enough for 3B and his range wasn't good enough for either 2B or SS. He's a plus defender now at both spots and there is no danger in him being relegated to 1B/DH/LF/RF in a move that would reduce the offensive advantage he brings.
Thinking back to all the Westburg concerns makes me wonder if Norby might be able to play passable defense at either 2B or 3B where his bat would provide significant value.
Hard to do that when he's only allowed to start once every 4 or 5 games, or less. The way Elias and Hyde have handled Kjerstad's playing time has been terrible. He never should have been called up to rot on the bench. Westburg and Cowser were mishandled the same way, they both would have been much bigger contributors last season if they had been given everyday playing time instead of getting platooned/benched for significantly less talented veterans.
Decent first outing for Skenes. He allowed two runners to reach in the fifth, and they both scored when the reliever hit a batter and then issued to walks. The walkfest actually continued after that, but the first two forced in the runs charged to Skenes.
I’d say Santander’s hit was the biggest of the day, but I think you give the game ball to the player who had the greatest total impact on the team winning, not who had the most impactful single play.
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