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Victorino first to quadruple-double
By Jonathan Atwood on September 15th, 2009 11:12 AM |
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Shane Victorino has cemented himself as an above average, quality major league centerfielder this season.
He now has the stats to back that up.
Victorino his his tenth home run of the season in the fifth inning of the opener of Sunday’s doubleheader against the New York Mets, making him the first player in the majors this season to reach double-figures in doubles (37), triples (11), home runs (10) and stolen bases (23). His .300 batting average leads the Phillies this season.
He has established himself over the previous couple seasons as one of the most well rounded players in the major leagues. Last season he won his first Gold Glove award and is a frunt runner to win his second this year.
Victorino’s number have improved every year he’s been in the majors, in practically every category. His hits, runs scored, home runs, RBIs, walks, batting average, slugging percentage and on base percentage are all on pace to be better than last season.
Not bad for a Rule 5 draft pick.
