BRADENTON, Fla. — Asked to compare Greg Bird’s sweet swing to another hitter, manager Joe Girardi rifled through his mind for a lefty Bird looked like.
“I am sure there are plenty of people you can compare him too,’’ Girardi said prior to a 13-1 loss to the Pirates Monday at LECOM Park.
Girardi said Bird’s swing was quiet, void of a lot of movement, that he had a good eye and hits to all fields. Girardi was offered John Olerud.
“Yeah, thank you,’’ Girardi said.
A scout in attendance also offered Olerud. Another said Mark Grace.