Rockies manager Bud Black won’t say it outright, but the truth is written all over the diamond Raimel Tapia has been tearing up.
The outfielder — with flash, web gems and a bat “con mucho swagger” — is forcing himself into a starting role with the Rockies. If the 25-year-old keeps this up, it’ll be “Tap Time”, all the time, following three seasons of part-time service and a reserve role coming into 2019.
“With the consistent at-bats lately, I’m feeling really good and comfortable in the box,” Tapia said. “Playing every day allows me to play loose, show off my defense, my offense and everything that I can contribute to this team.