Excited by the recent successes of Abraham Toro, the manager of the Seattle Mariners, Scott Servais, believes that the addition of the Quebecer has come to transform the formation into an attack of his team.
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“I’m so excited about our training, more than at any other time since the start of the season. Putting Toro in fifth, you come up with some really good young players at the top of the attacking role and now we have real depth, ”Servais said, according to reports on the Major League Baseball website.
“By having an ambidextrous hitter in the middle of an offensive formation in major baseball, it’s a fantastic asset, moreover developed the manager, speaking of the Quebecer. The beauty of it all is that he’s 24 years old. There is still a lot to come. ”
An average of, 429
On Wednesday afternoon, Toro was again inserted into fifth in the offensive line-up. Despite a single from him in three official batting appearances and the addition of a walk, the Mariners suffered a 4-3 loss in Florida to the Tampa Bay Rays.
At the end of this game, Toro has nevertheless maintained a batting average of .429 (12 for 28) since joining the Mariners on July 27. He notably hit three home runs in eight games with the Seattle club.
“It’s wonderful to come here and have the chance to play every day,” said Toro, also quoted on the MLB website. I can demonstrate the type of player I can be. ”
Difficult to face
On defense, the Quebecer has mostly been used on second base so far by Servais. Most importantly, he continues to win at bat, having hit the trails in each of his eight games with the Mariners, recording an attendance rate of .500.
“Toro has a very calm temper,” observed Servais. When he walks into the batting box, he’s in no rush. He knows the strike zone, he trusts his skills and his judgment. As an ambidextrous hitter, he’s a tough guy to face. ”
– Beginning Thursday, Toro and the Mariners will visit the Yankees in New York for a four-game series. These matches could also be decisive in the race for teams drafted in the American League.
