“The Opening Day roster is something to be celebrated.”
SURPRISE, Ariz. — There’s no Statcast data or advanced tracking system inside Surprise Stadium to capture foot speed or distance covered to catch a flyball.
“Duggar had a great year last year,” Kapler said. “I think he got the ball in the air more consistently, I thought he drove the baseball more consistently, more consistent high-quality at bats, his bunting skill has improved this season. Obviously an excellent base runner and a base stealer and solid defense at all three outfield positions.”
Even before the lockout ended, Duggar had a clear-eyed focus on what he was hoping to accomplish in the abbreviated spring. And even though he started on Opening Day as the leadoff hitter in 2019 at San Diego, Duggar said any chance to start on Opening Day is one to cherish — and one to eagerly anticipate.
DeSclafani has seemingly been a perfect match for the Giants’ “Work Fast and Throw Strikes” pitching mentality. Wednesday was no different, getting through the fourth in just seven pitches. And while he still says he’s working on commanding his fastball, his reputation as someone who pitches in the zone can help him.
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