Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn’t need many words to sum up the production from his emerging star of an outfielder, Anthony Santander, after another game with two home runs Tuesday.
As the season’s first month winds down, the former Rule 5 draft pick has been one of the game’s most productive hitters. His nine home runs are second in the American League to New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. His 25 RBIs are the most in the AL, and his 19 extra-base hits are the most in all of baseball.
Plenty goes into those league-leading numbers. Here are five stats that stand out about Santander’s start to the season, including some impressive Orioles context and a look at how the numbers exceed expectations.