Subtly productive Rendon aims to stay humble

WASHINGTON — Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon ended up having a productive second half in 2016, hitting .291 and driving in 52 runs. He credits manager Dusty Baker for his success after the All-Star break.

Rendon, who had been underperforming, remembers the talk he had with Baker before the first half of the season came to an end. After Rendon finished taking a first round of batting practice, Baker approached his third baseman, pulled him to the side and challenged him.

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Baker asked Rendon if he could hit .350 after the All-Star break and drive in 85 runs for the season. Naturally, Rendon said yes. Had he said no, it would have meant Rendon questioned his …

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