Like a sports car that's sat around the garage all winter, Howie Kendrick is having a hard time getting going this spring.
Of the seven Spring Training games the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have played, their second baseman has only participated in the first three.
Kendrick went just 1-for-8 at the plate in those games, though his one hit resulted in an RBI double.
However, given his professional history, there is every indication he will start swinging with authority, and soon.
This spring aside, Kendrick is a dynamic force at the plate. At all professional levels, he's made a living finding gaps and driving balls the opposite way.
In the minors, he never hit below .360. In the majors, he's amassed a .302 career average. When he was sent to the minors last season to work on his i ...
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Spring Training Spotlight: Howie Kendrick’s Glove Is Less Than Gold
Posted: 12th March 2010 by Johnathan Kroncke in MLBComments Off on Spring Training Spotlight: Howie Kendrick’s Glove Is Less Than Gold