The Dominican Jeremy Peña, rookie of the Astros de Houstonreceived multiple accolades from Carlos Correa after his first steps in the Major Leagues (MLB).
“He has had a great start to his career. It’s everything I knew it could be. I recognize talent when I see it,” Correa said about Jeremy Peña, according to Las Mayores.
Dominican Jeremy Peña leads all rookies in @The majors with 7 runs saved on defense and 6 home runs. ???? #StatsTuesday #MLBDominicana pic.twitter.com/LGMRLfhNDw
– MLB Dominicana (@MLBDominicana) May 10, 2022
Following Correa’s signing with the Minnesota Twins, Peña, 24, took over at shortstop for the Texan team.
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In a little over a month into the MLB season, the native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is batting .240, with six homers and 16 RBIs.
Of his six hits from four corners, the one connected on April 25 served to give victory number seven to those led by Dusty Baker.
Relive the Walk-Off HR from @jpena221 in our language! ????????????#EnOtroNivel | #PorSiTeLoPerdiste pic.twitter.com/xac2rKOova
— Houston Astros (@LosAstros) April 25, 2022
In accordance with Baseball Savantthat game-winning connection from the young Dominican player clocked an exit speed of 106.8 miles per hour and traveled 425 feet inside Minute Maid Park.
If he maintains his offensive rhythm, Peña could be in the discussion to win the American League Rookie of the Year award.
