Samuel Basallo Launches 13th Long Ball
1 month agoBaltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo broke out of his slump by launching his 13th home run of the season on Thursday. Basallo entered that game with a 10-game power slump, where he carried a disappointing .237 SLG. The 19-year-old has struggled to find consistency at the plate this month as he sports a season-low .220/.350/.380 line through July. Overall, the backstop has performed quite well in his first extended look at Double-A pitching as he sits with a .271/.341/.448 line. Basallo could earn a small taste of Triple-A later this summer and should contend for a major league debut next season.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com