MLB.com Reports:
Four games isn’t a long dry spell without a home run, but when it involves Reds right fielder Aristides Aquino, it sure can seem like it with the type of month he’s having.
During a 5-0 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday, the rookie slugger connected for a three-run home run in the first inning, making him the first Major Leaguer in the modern era to reach 13 homers in 100 career plate appearances.
“It’s ridiculous, man. I’m really happy for him,” Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart said. “He made a wholesale swing change from last year to this year. Obviously, the results speak for themselves, but he’s an infectious guy. He’s got an infectious personality. He keeps everybody smiling and laughing. I’m really happy that, one, he’s on our team and two, he’s had the start that he’s had. It’s been really cool to watch.”
Rhys Hoskins of the Phillies (2017) and Will Smith of the Dodgers this season were the only other Major League players since 1900 to connect for 12 homers in their first 100 plate appearances.
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