We all know that Spring Training stats should be taken with a grain of salt. Or two. Even if a player performs well, the proper context is important. For a hitter specifically, who was the opposing pitcher? An established major league veteran who is shaking off the rust? Or a young prospect hoping to make a name for himself?
That said, it is also encouraging when you see hitters perform well in Spring Training. It is a time to for teams to see if adjustments were made, and how hitters improved over the offseason. So, let’s take a look at three Houston hitters who look ready for the 2019 season.