With J.D. Martinez heading to the injured checklist for “a pair, three weeks“, based on Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts, the Dodgers recalled rookie infielder Michael Busch Tuesday. Busch has appeared in 48 video games within the large leagues this season however by no means took off. He was averaging .200 and simply 4 RBI when he was despatched again to the minor leagues in June.
A visit right down to Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis has confirmed to revive Busch’s dependable hitting skills. He possesses a 1.047 OPS and .615 slugging proportion, the highest marks within the league and is second in extra-base hits and third in RBIs. Busch has additionally hit the third-most residence runs within the league at 24 regardless of spending parts of the season with the Dodgers.
Whereas Busch now has one other alternative to show that he can contribute to a championship-caliber staff whereas Martinez recovers from his nagging groin/hamstring concern. He mentioned that he stored the big-league mentality with him whereas he was in OKC.
“Clearly you’ve obtained to place your self in place to get known as up and that’s by taking part in nicely every day constantly,” Busch mentioned. “You do this by having good at-bats whether or not you will have one hit or zero hits or 4 hits. I attempted to – I don’t wish to say steer clear of that stuff however you’ll be able to solely management what you’ll be able to management, attempting to have good at-bats, make performs, assist the staff win video games down there. Then no matter occurs, occurs.”
(Through The Orange County Register)
Roberts mentioned that Busch will possible play in two of the Dodgers’ three video games in Cleveland and that he’ll “strive” to get Busch common taking part in time for his upcoming stint with the staff.
“Michael has earned his strategy to get again right here, performing rather well,” Roberts mentioned.
(Through The Orange County Register)
Busch credited his consistency within the minor leagues as a cause behind his improved efficiency.
“Nonetheless have some video games after I don’t really feel the best or don’t hit the ball the toughest, however I really feel like I used to be nonetheless in a position to get on base a few times,” Busch mentioned. “That’s what I’ve been attempting to battle with the final couple years, extra consistency. I felt like by expertise and at-bats I used to be simply fairly constant.”
(Through The Orange County Register)
The Dodgers misplaced their opening recreation to the Guardians Tuesday evening, with Busch going 0-3 on the plate with a pair of strikeouts.
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