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GEORGE SPRINGER RUMORS
Oswaldo Arcia and the Relentless 3-0 Hack
Last week, I wrote a post in which I drew a comparison between Oswaldo Arcia and phenom George Springer. All things considered, the two are far from similar players, but this was strictly an offensive comparison. Even then, it wasn’t perfect, but it was something! Springer and Arcia had the two worst in-zone contact rates […]
Player Profile #47: George Springer | OF | HOU
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Editor’s Note: Springer ranked 51st overall in our 2015 Draft Guide and comes in as player number 47 in our Top 200 Countdown (rankings originally compiled in November).
One of the players I’m most excited to watch in 2015 is George Springer. In just 78 games played last season Springer was electric...
Via Baseball Professor
5 days ago
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The George Springer Who Isn’t George Springer
Let’s play a game. It’s a guessing game! We can play it because I haven’t yet ruined the surprise in the title. Ready? Oh, wait — that’s right. Before we play, there is one stipulation. You have to know who George Springer is. Who am I kidding, of course you know who George Springer is. […]
WATCH: George Springer hits bomb at the Trop
That moment off the bat that your realize that no park outside of Yosemite will contain this hit. That was Houston Astros rookie slugger George Springer teeing off on Tampa Bay Rays David Price for a 2-run home run, that proved to be the dealbreaker in the Astros 3-1 victory. Check it out (via MLB.com): Your browser does not support iframes. - David Whitlock Related Articles...
Via Reading Between The Seams
June 20, 2014
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WATCH: Astros rookie Springer makes two amazing catches
Definition of 5-tool player. Hit, Hit with power, run, throw, and catch. The last of those five were on prime display for the May American League Rookie of the Month as he made two highlight reel diving catches. Check out the first rob of a single to center field (courtesy of MLB.com) Your browser does not support iframes. Then Springer kept the game tied at a critical juncture...
Via Reading Between The Seams
June 13, 2014
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Checking in on George Springer
The big league career of George Springer is now 44 games old and it seemed like it was time to check in to see how he was doing. Oh, we see the power and the ten homers on the highlight shows and he has made an impression. But how is he really doing? The prognosis is that he is holding his own and the early results are mostly encouraging.Last night's Springer Dinger was pretty...
Via The Flagrant Fan
June 07, 2014
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Fantasy baseball: What to do with George Springer
First and foremost, I have a confession to make.
Some would consider me a fantasy baseball noob. I’m only a sophomore in the sport, and while I currently lead my division, I’m the Padres or Astros in terms of titles, and certainly not the Yankees.
I’m a big baseball fan, but my love for fantasy football always trumped all else, pushing fantasy baseball aside. I’m glad I was...
Via isportsweb.com
June 06, 2014
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Astros rookie George Springer grants HR wish to wheelchair-bound fan (video)
To say that Houston Astros rookie outfielder George Springer has been on home run tear as of late would be a drastic understatement. After going yard during Thursday’s 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, Springer has hit seven home runs in seven games, the first rookie to accomplish that remarkable feat since the Detroit Tigers’ […] The post Astros rookie George Springer grants...
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May 30, 2014
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WATCH: Fan obliterates sweet old lady while snagging foul ball
Some sweet old lady thought it would make for nice, relaxing and enjoyable evening to take in the Los Angeles Angels-Houston Astros game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Monday. Little did she know that ultimately she would risk serious bodily harm simply from sitting in her seat courtesy of the actions of an overeager […] The post Angels fan obliterates sweet old lady while snagging...
Via Sportress of Blogitude
May 20, 2014
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Astros promoting top prospect
Outfielder George Springer is one of the top prospects in baseball and on Tuesday night news broke that the Houston Astros are finally set to bring him up to the big leagues in time for Wednesday’s game. Springer earned a promotion after going 3-for-4 Tuesday night with a grand slam. He opened this season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, and has hit .353 with three home runs, nine RBIs...
Via Midwest Sports Fans
April 16, 2014
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