"It's early," Lindor said. "I don't have many at-bats."
Lindor made that statement while relaxing at his locker before Saturday's game against the Reds. Over the next 24 hours, the young shortstop showed exactly what he meant, churning out five hits and lifting his season average 22 points to .246. The hot prospect with the high expectations has not gotten off to a roaring start at the plate, but Lindor is maintaining a veteran perspective.
Both Lindor and the Indians knew there would be a learning curve for the 21-year-old shortstop. He boasts plenty of tools, and he has flashed them all with highlight-reel defensive gems, aggressive sprints around the bases and some hard-hit balls from both sides of the plate.