Cuban-Mexican Randy Arozarenaleft fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, said Friday that represent Mexico in the past World Classic helped him stand out this season with a .311 slugging percentage, third in American League Major League Baseball (MLB).
“I was able to embody in the Classic what I thought about in the offseason. Which fields hurt me, which account can I swing, and which one can’t. I moved it to the 2023 season to help the team get off to a great start.”, he replied to the EFE agency at a virtual press conference organized for the Mexican media.
In Classic, Arozarena, a native of Cuba, naturalized as a Mexican, He was an offensive spark plug for Mexico, leading the tournament in doubles with six and a perfect ninth.
The 28-year-old Havana-born man revealed that during the off-season, he devoted himself to physical work and strengthened his mental abilities, as well as other secrets that allowed him to lead the Tampa Bay attack, which leads the American League East Division standings with 37 wins and 15 losses, three games more than the second seed, the Baltimore Orioles.
“What helped me was following the routine and the mental part. I got better because I learned how the business is run and how I’m promoted, which I didn’t do before. It helped me settle down at the plate and keep up my routine.“Added a player who has been living in the best baseball club in the world for the fifth year.
Arozarena, who after fleeing Cuba took refuge in Mexico until signed by the St. Louis Cardinals of Las Mayores in 2016 toHe thanked Mexican fans for their support in MLB stadiums.
“The support I feel and the Mexicans have given me is incredible.. Every time I enter a new field, all the Mexicans support me and shout, they give me happiness. I want to feel this support when I return to Mexico. It’s nice to be recognized for who I am.’ said the 2021 American League Rookie of the Year winner.
The Cuban stated that despite the fact that his performance in the “Classic” influenced his career in the world, but especially in Mexico, He remains humble so as not to give up and continue to stand out on the diamond.
“Randy will always be Randy in every way. Instant success, I learned the values from childhood. What I do, I do from the heart. When I do it with all my heart, I do it naturally and that’s my success,” he said.
Source: La Opinion
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