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- Updated: May 13, 2016
WASHINGTON — Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is not only having a great year behind the plate, he is also off to the best start of his career with the bat, going 32-for-88 (.364) with seven doubles, three home runs, 13 RBIs, a .404 on-base percentage and a .950 OPS entering Friday’s series opener against the Marlins. He was given the night off.
Getting Lasik eye surgery during Spring Training has worked wonders. Since he has been consistent in the batter’s box, Ramos has taken notice that opposing pitchers are throwing the ball around the plate. In fact, he is showing more patience lately, walking five times in five games. Ramos is not known as a patient hitter.
“The Lasik surgery helped me a lot,” Ramos said. “Since Spring Training, I recognize pitches really well — better than last year. Last year was an off year for me. …
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