The San Diego Padres just committed eight years and $144 million dollars to a 28-year-old first-baseman by the name of Eric Hosmer. Heard of him? The Friars’ newest addition figures to play heavily into affecting the trajectory this franchise takes over the next decade.
Eric Hosmer could be exactly what the San Diego Padres need to take this team to the next level. He offers leadership, the ability to get on-base at high clips, and a face-and-image the fanbase can get behind. Whether the Padres win a World Series or not while he’s here is secondary to the big picture.