WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Patience is a virtue. That's something Brian McCann is well aware of.
In addition to learning a new pitching staff, the Astros' catcher is remaining true to his abilities at the plate, as well as behind it. The 12-year veteran, who came to Houston in a November trade with the Yankees, went 3-for-3 on Wednesday, including a homer, in an effort that raised his Grapefruit League batting average to .273.
The seven-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger Award winner was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle. It's more of what McCann is looking for as a hitter in a solid Astros lineup after collecting hits in only two of nine previous Spring Training games.