A few hours before the start of the National League Championship Series between the Arizona Rattlers and the Philadelphia Phillies, the desert team recognizes how fundamental Venezuelan Gabriel Moreno has been in the structure that has led it to have one of its best seasons in recent years and which of course has led to their first appearance in the League definition since 2007.
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It all started when Carson Kelly, who was called to be the starter at catcher, fractured his right forearm during the preseason and elevated the Creole; He recently arrived from the Toronto Blue Jays, to be the primary cover.
“The truth is that we had no other option,” Torey Lovullo recalled Ricardo Montes de Oca to lasmayores.com. “But you don’t know how grateful we were that he was able to take on that role.”
And Gabriel Moreno not only assumed the position, but in addition to leaving satisfactory numbers with the bat, he brilliantly handled the Cascabeles pitchers and accumulated such achievements behind the plate that he has a high probability of winning the Gold Glove. in the number two position on the field.
He has been a leader for the group
“We probably wouldn’t be here without him,” said General Manager Mike Hazen, alluding to how indispensable the 23-year-old has been. “You dream of a result like that[inthosemomentsbutthatrequiresalotofpreparation“Heisasmartboy”[enesosmomentosperoparaesoserequieredemuchapreparaciónÉlesunmuchachointeligente”
In 111 regular season games, he hit .284 (97-for-341), with 19 doubles, one triple and seven homers. In addition to 50 RBIs, 33 runs scored and a .747 OPS, while behind the rubber, he led all players at his position in runs saved on defense (6) and in sacks in attempted steals above average (9 ).
Likewise, he stood out blocking deliveries and making quick shots towards the pads; demonstrating the speed and strength that his arm possesses.
“Work, sacrifice, effort and discipline,” Gabriel Moreno summarized what his 2023 has been like. “This season was very good, with a lot of learning for me. The help that we have all given each other here. The trust. I have been doing a good job at receiving. The trust I have received from the pitchers, coaches and managers has helped me a lot to be able to do, with confidence, what I like behind the plate.”
However, during this month of October, Gabriel Moreno became the youngest catcher with the most home runs in a single postseason; with a total of three. All of this is the result of that impeccable approach that he has practiced this year.
2023-10-16 23:40:17
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