Parents Strengthen Their Offensive with Key Acquisitions
The San Diego Padres are on the verge of finalizing a deal to incorporate first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano, coming from the Baltimore Orioles. The news, which promises to strengthen the Padres’ lineup, has generated great anticipation among fans.
O’Hearn, who was selected for his first All-Star Game as a starter this season, has shown outstanding performance, especially against right-handed pitchers. His current batting average is .283, surpassing his .250 average in eight seasons with the Orioles and the Kansas City Royals. Despite a slight dip in his performance since the end of May, O’Hearn remains a dangerous hitter.
With 13 home runs so far, O’Hearn is close to matching his personal record in that category. He also has 43 RBIs and has shown more patience at the plate, with 42 walks, close to his historical maximum of 46.
At 32 years old, O’Hearn doesn’t usually face left-handed pitchers, and his statistics suggest that it’s a successful strategy. In addition, he offers versatility to the team, being able to perform as the strong side of a rotation at first base and cover positions in the outfield and as a designated hitter.
Laureano, for his part, leads the Orioles with 15 home runs this season. The outfielder, who is batting an impressive .290, his personal best, and has 46 RBIs, is set to be the new starting left fielder for the Padres.
In his eight-year MLB career, Laureano, 31, has a batting average of .252, with 97 home runs and 298 RBIs.
