CLEARWATER — 1B Jake Bauers has drawn attention for the massive homers he has launched.
But the promising prospect can flash some leather, too, showing off several times in Saturday's 5-3 come-from-behind win over the Phillies.
Most impressive was a running, sliding, over-the-shoulder catch of a foul pop to end the fourth, along with a nifty pickup of an infield roller and pitchout.
"I can play first a little bit," Bauers said. "I feel like if I get a full year out there under my belt I could make a lot of good things happen on defense that maybe not most guys can.