SAN DIEGO – Paul Goldschmidt answers a question about baserunning and stops before realizing he has more to say. A minute later, he references a statistic from his career – a rarity for him – and he adds a couple of other points he initially neglected to mention.
For years, Goldschmidt has produced among the best hitters in baseball. He has twice won Gold Gloves for his defense at first base. But he's also one of baseball's better baserunners. And it's not just that his work on the bases is far more than an afterthought, it’s that it seems to be a passion.