PT TOMORROW: AL Central—The angle on Engel
Jul 22 2019
Adam Engel (OF, CHW) was called up on July 19, replacing the simultaneously demoted Charlie Tilson (OF, CHW). Engel was immediately installed as the starting CF and responded with 4 H, 2 R, 1 RBI, and 1 SB in 8 AB. What’s the angle on Engle?
Although he broke camp with CHW, a slow start led to his demotion on May 4: .250/.318/.400, 9 R. 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 SB in 60 AB. Those numbers weren’t even that bad, but his 34.3% K% left much to be desired. Strikeouts have been a problem at the MLB level (66% ct%, 0.16 EYE); that, coupled with his low Exit Velocity (82.8 mph), has led to a 61 HctX and .193 xBA. So how have the White Sox seen fit to give Engel 790 AB in the majors over the past three seasons?
Engel is one of the...
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