Austin Slater Returns To Typical Leadoff Spot Versus Lefty Monday
1 year agoSan Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater is back in his usual leadoff spot Monday night as he takes on Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval. The 30-year-old last started a game on July 30 while he's logged more than three plate appearances in just one of his last nine appearances. Despite the lack of playing time in a crowded Giants outfield, Slater has enjoyed a nice season, hitting .276 with five homers, two stolen bases, and a .780 OPS across 129 plate appearances on the season, including a .301 average and .856 OPS in 80 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com