If back in spring training, San Diego Padres fans could look ahead to this point in the season, few would be surprised by most of what they see. A 14-23 record, disappointing, but realistic. Manuel Margot tearing it up in the outfield, alongside the supporting outfield cast consisting of Travis Jankowski, Alex Dickerson, Jabari Blash, and…. Matt Szczur?
Everything makes a lot of sense except for the 27-year-old outfielder. The addition, though under the radar, has yielded a pleasant surprise and a much needed boost in the outfield.
But who is this Szczur and where in the world did he come from?