I'm sure when Jose crosses any contractual milestones or when we clinch, he will take a some breaks. He is the leader, TLR treats him as such and allows him those personal privileges.
A MLB milestone that does not get discussed enough.
The first all-minority starting 9 in a MLB game. I hope they honor it or mention it tonight during the game.
https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/the-day-the-pirates-fielded-the-first-all-black-and-latino-lineup
Since we were talking about Luis Robert's otherworldly athletic ability...
One of the greatest athletes of all time came to mind...Bo Jackson.
https://youtu.be/m4CHqb-CHJI
Two things…
1) It’s amazing he has t even played 100 career games yet. Stays Healthy? He will be a monster!
2) If he played for the Yankees or Red Sox, he’d be the top vote getter in the All Star Game next year and already have HOF discussions
More breaking pitches outside and then busting him high/inside.
Yermin didn't make any adjustments. He still hit some mistakes, but couldn't handle the change.
I think we keep forgetting this is basically Kopech’s first full season in MLB and we expect him to have Veteran mentality and endurance. He is still learning.