Houston Astros fans are familiar with the continuing story of Jon Singleton, the slugger who can’t solve Major League pitching. Astros fans also remember the similar story of J.D. Martinez, a man the Astros gave up on and who then became a big league star.
Singleton, 24, was acquired in 2011 from the Phillies in the Hunter Pence trade and was expected to take over first base and provide much-needed punch in what was then an anemic lineup. Signed to a big salary in 2014, Singleton has yet to live up to his potential of becoming a solid big league hitter.