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Jensen makes smooth transition to big leagues
- Updated: September 14, 2016
PHOENIX — Kyle Jensen was one of the top hitters in the Pacific Coast League season, even finishing runner-up for the league’s MVP award. A move to the Majors and a lack of consistent playing time hasn’t prevented the 28-year-old, first-time big leaguer from still contributing with his bat.
Jensen made his first career start in the D-backs’ 12-9 win over the Rockies on Monday night, and he drove in three runs with a pair of singles. Jensen has five RBIs in his first 10 at-bats for Arizona.
“I’ve felt good all year and it definitely helps when you carry that confidence over from [Triple-A] Reno to up here,” Jensen said. “I’ve been playing around a lot of good guys and hitting is contagious. It just brings the best out of you.”
Jensen led the PCL in home …
