If Michael Toglia is going down, he’s going down swinging a hot bat.
The Rockies’ rookie first baseman and outfielder is very likely not going to be on the 26-man roster in San Diego for the season opener on Thursday. Still, Toglia continues to show why he’s such an intriguing talent.
Toglia hit 4 for 4 against the Brewers Monday with two doubles, a home run and three RBIs. The switch hitter is 6 for 9 with five runs scored, four doubles and one home run in his last two games. He’s slashed .288/.366./.534 in the Cactus League. However, unless recent free-agent signing Juricson Profar doesn’t join the team because of lingering visa problems, Toglia will likely begin the season with Triple-A Albuquerque.“ not there yet,” manager Bud Black told reporters Monday morning at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. “It’s a process. His strikeout rate is too high and his swing-and-miss rate is way too high.”
Toglia, 24, has whiffed 24 times in 78 plate appearances for a 30.7% strikeout rate. In 31 big-league games last season, he fanned at a 36.7% clip.“He has shown, in the minors, pretty good strike-zone discipline,” Black said. “Now, against more quality pitching, you are seeing a little bit more chase. But he’ll figure it out. He’s got a good head.”The Rockies are close to finalizing their bullpen after optioning right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Albuquerque.
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