San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt calls Padres' All-Star outfield 'pretty special.'
The San Diego Padres have a unique distinction in MLB this season: their entire outfield was selected to play in the 2024 All-Star game. Jurickson Profar,Tatis was previously an All-Star, so it's not too surprising to see him earn his second nod to the team, especially after he had a 17-game hit streak earlier this season.
Profar has proven to be one of the best surprises on any team this season, leading MLB in batting average at points despite not signing with the Padres until February. Merrill, the rookie center fielder, has already beaten the odds. He made the All-Star team as a rookie despite switching positions just before making his MLB Debut.
Padres manager Mike Shildt reflected on both Profar and Merrill surprisingly becoming All-Stars this year.. “ a little bit of time in Double-A, Triple-A’s a rumor, comes here and immediately changes positions in spring training and goes and makes an All-Star team. That’s pretty special.”in MLB batting average, and is slashing .315/.408/.498 with 14 home runs and 59 RBIs. Meanwhile Merrill is slashing .288/.322/.452 with 12 home runs and 46 RBIs.
Tatis is currently injured, but was slashing .279/.354/.468 with 14 home runs and 36 RBIs when healthy, propelling him to his second All-Star nod.Eva graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Communication. She has been covering college and professional sports since 2022.
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