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Castro thriving at the plate with simpler approach
- Updated: May 21, 2016
HOUSTON — When all else fails, get back to the basics. That’s been the formula for success for Astros catcher Jason Castro, who is slowly turning around his season after hitting .116 (5-for-43) though his first 17 games.
Castro simplified his mechanics while the team was in Seattle in late April and turned his focus to seeing the ball and being more efficient at the plate. His hands are now quieter and he’s not trying to overdo things. That simplified mentality is paying off.
“That’s pretty much it,” he said. “I just tried to simplify things. I made an adjustment back in Seattle and have been happy with it since.”
Castro, in his sixth season and the longest-tenured player on the Astros, was hitting .321 (17-for-53) in his previous 18 games prior to Saturday. In that span, he had a .455 on-base percentage with 13 walks and only 18 strikeouts. He leads all American League catchers in …
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