ANALYSIS/OPINION:
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. | You’ll sometimes hear baseball observers say of a great hitter, “He’s worth the price of admission for batting practice.”
You could say the same about Anthony Rendon taking ground balls before a game.
The Washington Nationals third baseman is like a dancer, his feet moving quickly, the glove snatching the hard grounder and the rifle throw to first. Coaches and teammates marveled at him in warmups before Tuesday’s exhibition game against the Houston Astros.
It’s infield practice, seemingly one of the most boring exercises in baseball, but Rendon is must-watch when he is on the field.