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US Presswire photo Kurt Suzuki is hitting .333 with four homers and 10 RBI over his last 12 games. |
"He's swinging the bat like he did there," Johnson said. "He's short to the ball, and he's got some pop. And everybody knows he's a great defender. So he just fits right in. Everybody in the lineup is a threat right now."
Indeed, Suzuki's recent surge at the plate completes the Nationals' lineup and gives Johnson a power threat in every starting spot. Collectively, his club has hit 33 homers over its last 13 games (entering tonight's contest against the Mets) and Suzuki has been a major contributor.
After struggling to find his swing in the immediate aftermath of his Aug. 3 trade from Oakland -- he hit .192 with a paltry .476 OPS in his first 14 games with the Nationals -- Suzuki has hit .333 with four homers and a 1.089 OPS over his last 12 games.
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6 comments:
Suzuki playing great since joining us.
Does anybody remember that NatsJack once said he liked this Suzuki guy?
Given Ramos injury and Flores long recovery, Solano injured most of this season and then the injury to Leon ... that trade looks huge both now and in the immediate future.
Can't say I miss David Freitas.
I liked him, too, Joe. :-) I also remember that someone on here called him rude names. I guess that person will have to find someone else to do that with now (they always do find someone else).
Way to go Zuke! Alright, would all the Eckstein haters give Rick some love... he is doing a great job!
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