Not every top prospect comes to the majors and sets the world on fire.
For shortstop Amed Rosario, he has come to understand this, after debuting last August as one of the league’s premier rookies.
While the 22-year-old hasn’t reached his full potential, especially in the field, he is starting to show his skills at the plate and has been red hot over his last several games.
After sitting out Friday against Washington’s ace Max Scherzer, Rosario got back to creaming the ball.
In Friday night’s 4-2 victory over the Nationals, Rosario led off the second inning with his fifth triple of the season, a career-high (had four last season). This was his seventh game this season with at least two extra-base hits (had one such game last season). He also stole his sixth base of the year.
He promptly came in to score when Noah Syndergaard punched a hit into right field that gave the Mets their fourth run of the day.
On the evening, Rosario went 2-for-4 with a triple, double, a run scored and a stolen base.
“I’m feeling more confident at home plate,” Rosario said. “I’m feeling much better with the mechanics and the confidence, too.”
Manager Mickey Callaway credited Rosario as well as hitting coach Pat Roessler, who has worked with the young shortstop on his swing the last several weeks.
“We’re elated that the byproduct of all the hard work is starting to show,” said Callaway. “He’s such a good kid, he works so hard, he brings a lot of energy. It’s been really fun to watch the last week and a half, two weeks.”
Despite sitting Thursday, Rosario has remained positive and has performed when the task has arose.
“I’m feeling good right now,” Rosario said. “I’m working hard. I come to the field and put in my best effort.”
