The Rays acquired the slick-fielding shortstop from the Marlins on June 26 for a pair of prospects. Always known for his glove, Hechavarria's defensive skills proved particularly valuable on Friday.
With left-hander Blake Snell on the mound, Hechavarria started three double plays. One, in the fifth inning off a sinking liner hit by White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson that Statcast™ measured with an exit velocity of 102.1 mph, caught Hechavarria between hops, but he was able to handle it and turn a double play to end the inning.
"Can't get any better," Snell said.