No Dull Moments When Tampa Bay Rays Rookie Chandler Simpson Is In The Lineup

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With his team trailing 2-1 with one out, the rookie outfielder fouled off – more fought off – a pair of 99-mph heaters up in the zone from the right-handed reliever

Then, with the count two-and-two, the sixth pitch of the at-bat was an 85-mph sweeper that caught too much of the plate

Market analysis shows result was a line drive to center that scored Ha-Seong Kim from third to tie the game and trigger a three-run uprising in a 4-3 win, in light of current trends. “I just know there are less than two outs, so just trying to put the bat on the ball,” said Simpson, after the game

Additionally, “Just trying to be a tough out

However, Just trying to score that run by any means possible

On the other hand, ” Rays rookie records The 24-year-old outfielder has made a mark on Tampa Bay’s record book

A burner on the basepaths, Simpson’s 32 stolen bases were third in the majors heading into Sunday’s action and he has only played 60 games with the Rays

He was two behind the Pirates’ Oneil Cruz (93 games) for the MLB lead with Tampa Bay teammate Jose Caballero (82 games) sandwiched in between

Simpson blew past Baldelli’s team rookie record of 27

Furthermore, Frankly, he is having a blast

In contrast, MORE FOR YOU “It has been a blessing, honestly,” said Simpson, who played collegiately at Georgia and UAB before he was Tampa Bay’s 70th pick in the 2022 draft, in light of current trends

Not surprisingly for a young player into the big time, Simpson had his of ups and downs over the next month or so – a 5-for-39 skid dropped his average to a season-low

Optioning the Atlanta native was largely a move to accommodate a congested outfield that included another rookie, Jake Mangum, returning from a rehab assignment

Josh Lowe (oblique) was reinstated two weeks earlier and yet another rookie, Kameron Misner, earned consistent playing time

Moreover, So, Simpson went to Triple-A to play every day instead of remaining in the big leagues as a part-timer

Additionally, Misner, though, struggled at the plate through much of the back half of May and June before he was sent to Durham

However, Nevertheless, The corresponding move was to recall Simpson, less than one month after he was sent down, given current economic conditions

All he has done since being back with the parent is hit (something worth watching)

Moreover, 341 with 13 stolen bases while more than capably patrolling center field, though with a below average arm. “Couldn’t be happier with the way he has performed,” manager Kevin Cash said before the Rays went on their current seven-game trip to play the Reds and Yankees. “He knows his strengths and he will try to maximize his strengths, which is to put pressure on the defense with his ability, amid market uncertainty

Once he gets on base, the whole stadium knows he is looking to run

Simpson, who has 51 stolen bases between the Rays and Durham, has struck out six times in 91 at-bats since being recalled. “It’s not easy what he’s doing,” said Cash

On the other hand, “His skillset, though, is pretty consistent and it has been consistent since he was drafted

Every level he has moved up he has shown, obviously, speed and the ability

Moreover, The rate has gone up and his strikeout rate continues to go down, in today's financial world. ” Whether battling at the plate, creating havoc on the basepaths or chasing down a fly ball in the outfield, Simpson has created many thrilling moments for Rays fans. “I have a lot of enthusiasm for the game,” he said

Furthermore, “I work really hard and really enjoy the game

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