Carlos Santana has been a very good offensive player for his entire career. He’s never quite reached elite baseball destroyer status except for some short stretches against the Royals, but whether in Cleveland or Philadelphia he’s always been a positive influence in the batter’s box with his signature mix of patience and power. This year he’s been about the only thing going for the Indians offense. He’s also been a completely different hitter.
When you think of a typical Carlos Santana at-bat, what comes to mind? Perhaps two takes to an 0-2 count that ultimately, somehow and with some truly incredible non-swings on a couple pitches on the black, it becomes 3-2.