Stott needed that one
Sometimes, players hit home runs and the announcers talk about how badly that player needed it, how he needed to get one out due to a slump or an extended poor performance.
Bryson Stott was one of those guys that needed a home run.
Seeing himself delving further and further into a platoon role, Stott hasn’t really even done that well. Since June 1, he’s batted .171/.250/.237 against right handed pitching, good for a 38 wRC+ in that split. It’s why he’s lost regular playing time to Edmundo Sosa during that time, so hitting that home run had to feel good.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- Taijuan Walker heads back to the rotation, happier that he has a normal routine once again ($).
MLB news:
- The complete list of All-Stars is here. One name I like making it to Atlanta is Kyle Stowers. It’s nice to see the Orioles screw up a trade.
- The Nationals finally did the thing they were supposed to and fired their general manager and manager.
- Yu Darvish is ready to make his season debut today as the Padres will get him activated.
- Clarke Schmidt is going to need Tommy John surgery at some point, a brutal blow for the Yankees.