The first half of the season was nothing short of a disaster for rookie outfielder Lewis Brinson, the most ballyhooed of the bodies the Marlins received in their winter roster shakeup.
He hit just .175, managed to reach base in only 23 percent of his plate appearances, dropped a few fly balls, and ended up on the disabled list with a hip injury.
“I wouldn’t say it was tough,” Brinson said. “At the same time, it was definitely disappointing. I know I’m better than that.”
Brinson has the final month of the season to prove to himself and the Marlins that he is.