Early in Tuesday’s 11-3 win, Brandon Hyde was put on the broadcast and asked to say nice things about his right fielder, Austin Hays. “Can we get him some All-Star Votes?” quipped the O’s manager.
It’s not easy. Austin Hays is having an All-Star worthy season, but he’s been grossly overlooked—even by his team’s own fans. Lockdown relievers Yennier Cano and Félix Bautista get the cool nicknames and the walk-up routines. Youngsters Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson get the national attention. Even Cedric Mullins commands more interest at the outfield position.
I suspect Austin Hays is OK with it, though.