Batter’s Box: He Should Change His Name to J.D. Startinez

After Detroit OF J.D. Martinez boldly decided to go 2-4, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB, 2 K last night, it’s a delight to announce that his white-hot start over the...

After Detroit OF J.D. Martinez boldly decided to go 2-4, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB, 2 K last night, it’s a delight to announce that his white-hot start over the last two weeks since his return is continuing and doesn’t show signs of flagging. Twelve games and just 37 at-bats have allowed him to tally seven homers, 11 runs and 13 RBI all while bating .378. It’s been a better fortnight of production than his owners could have even dreamed about while he was sidelined through April, and he’s proving that stashing him on the bench or in a DL spot and suffering through that stretch was well worth it.

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Andrew Todd-Smith

Journalistically trained and I have written for SB Nation. Fantasy baseball & football nerd, and there's a solid chance I'll outresearch you. I live in Columbus, pull for Cleveland and could learn to despise your team if you give me reason to. Navy veteran and wordplay addict with an expat background.

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