MLB.com, the official homepage of Major League Baseball, predicted a rebound of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On the 20th (Korean time), MLB.com predicted the winning chances of the lowest-ranked teams in the six major league divisions. The media said, “Ten years ago, the Boston Red Sox finished last in the American League East Division, but won the 2013 season the following year. There is hope that this can happen to everyone. The last team means that the only thing left to do is to go up,” he said, analyzing the possibility of a rebound for the last team in the district.
Last year, he recorded 62 wins and 100 losses. Regarding Pittsburgh, which was last in the National League Central District, the media predicted that it would achieve better results, saying, “We can continue a good atmosphere in the second half of 2023, when promising players stand out.”
In particular, it is analyzed that the addition of Andrew McCutchen will be a great help. The media said, “McCutchin is still a good hitter. He also predicted that the influence of the veteran McCutchen would be great, saying, “We cannot ignore the psychological influence he will have on the squad.”
McCutchen was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 11th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2005 draft. He made his big league debut four years later 카지노사이트 and stayed with Pittsburgh until 2017. McCutchen, who grew up as the league’s top outfielder, led Pittsburgh to the postseason in 20 years in the 2013 season. He also won National League MVP.
McCutchen was traded to the San Francisco Giants in 2018. He played for the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillips and Milwaukee Brewers before returning to Pittsburgh this winter. He is expected to serve as a mental support for Pittsburgh, which is full of young players.
If O’Neill Cruise explodes here, Pittsburgh can gain momentum. A native of the Dominican Republic, Cruz joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015 as an international amateur free agent. He made his major league debut in Pittsburgh in 2021, and hit 17 homers in the 2022 season, hinting at his growth potential. The media evaluated Cruise, saying, “Not all talents can be converted into success on the field, but Cruise has surreal talent.”