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Schumaker Praises Carter's Approach Despite Stats
18 Mar
Summary
- Carter shows improved approach against left-handed pitching.
- He has focused on availability rather than playing every day.
- Manager Schumaker is pleased with Carter's defensive skills.
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is receiving accolades this spring training for his plate discipline, even as his statistics are not yet stellar. He is currently slashing .222/.353/.556 with two home runs and six RBI, including a grand slam. Manager Skip Schumaker has noted Carter's focus on being available daily rather than necessarily playing every game.
A significant area of improvement for Carter is his performance against left-handed pitching, a historical weakness. While he has yet to record a hit against lefties this spring, Schumaker is encouraged by Carter's improved approach and intent in those at-bats. Schumaker also praised Carter's defensive capabilities and overall growth as a player.
Carter has shown promise as a potential 20/20 player with speed and power. However, he has battled injuries, missing significant time over the past two seasons. The organization is optimistic about his development and his potential to become a complete major league player.
