Seiya Suzuki has gone deep for the third straight game, and this time, it was especially beautiful. The Cubs had just lost a healthy lead, and went into the bottom of the 8th tied at 6. Then Seiya un-tied it.
Joey Votto was known for many things, including frequently destroying the Cubs at Wrigley Field. But when I think about him as a hitter, there's one collective thought that comes to mind: the guy was just so good at working an at bat toward either a walk or a line drive.
Grady Emerson has been the top high school prospect for a while now, and scouts have always loved a lefty-hitting shortstop. His approach is great, he has a great feel for the game, and evaluators see a little bit of Corey Seager in him.
Kevin Alcantara is now hitting .255/.345/.745/170 wRC+ with 7 homers in 58 plate appearances. The 34.5% K rate is obviously not good, but he's making such obscenely high-quality contact that is more than makes up for it.