After somewhat moseying through the first-half of 2016, Pedro Alvarez has quickly flashed the lefty power the Orioles so rightfully sought this winter. As he’s slowly made his rounds through the American League, Alvarez has surely become more comfortable, and dangerous.
As it pertains to Pedro Alvarez, switching leagues isn’t easy.
It’s often overlooked because we imagine hitters are so good at what they do and they’re big leaguers for many reasons, but transitioning from the National League to the American League does come with inherent discretions. Alvarez has, and will continue to see pitchers he’s never seen before, and such a windy road naturally carries moments of feeling lost.