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Javy Baez’s Improving Offensive Numbers Supported by Some Weird Peripherals

Related Topics: Javier Báez, Peripheral

Ednel Javier Baez is a phenom whose exploits on the diamond frequently defy explanation. The swing, the glove, the slide, all indicative of a preternatural feel for the game and a superior athleticism that allows him to do things most people can’t even dream of, let alone perform. Yet all the while there’s been a but big enough to make LL Cool J leave you.

He’s got light tower power…but he’s always swinging for the fences.

He’s got Gold Glove potential…but he’s trying to do too much at times.