Did Castellanos Start the Dethaw Process at Coors?
Nick Castellanos has shown significant improvement in his performance at the plate after a challenging start to the season. Initially, his batting statistics were underwhelming, with no doubles, triples, or home runs in his first 20 contests. However, in the following 21 games, Castellanos found his rhythm, achieving eight hits for extra bases and improving his batting average and on-base percentage significantly.
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A notable moment for Castellanos, now 32 years old, was hitting a home run during a game in Colorado, a rare highlight during his time in Denver where he otherwise struggled, securing only two hits in 14 at-bats.
Philadelphia Phillies' hitting coach, Kevin Long, has observed a positive change in Castellanos's approach at the plate. According to manager Thomson, Long believes Castellanos has regained his form, showing improved balance and discipline by not swinging at pitches outside the strike zone. This adjustment has led to a marked improvement in his performance over the past week to ten days, raising hopes for continued success.
Thomson expressed confidence in Castellanos's recent performances, noting that his ability to effectively hit towards left-center field is a strong indicator of his optimal hitting form. This recent stretch of quality at-bats has the team optimistic about Castellanos's contributions moving forward.
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