Adam Eaton knows he is short. He’s also aware of the load of shiny names the Washington Nationals sent to the Chicago White Sox to acquire him, a 5-foot-8 outfielder with a .771 career OPS. Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, first-round pick, Dane Dunning. They are gloss to his matte finish.
“I have to do the small things correctly,” Eaton said. “I have to think the game. I have to play the game hard. I have to go out there and want to win at any cost. I’ve played my whole career as such, and I’ll continue to do that.