PLAYER PROFILE

Made debut in 2013 as a member of the expansion Rockies. Hit .495 with 40 HRs and 87 RBIs in his 2nd year with the Rays. Career .419 hitter and boasts a career 24-7 record on the bump. Former record holder for walks in a season and current record holder for bat tosses in a season.

PERSONAL

Turned pro at the age of 10 after hitting an unprecedented 1,354 homeruns off of his dad in the backyard. He then decided to take his talents to Augsburg where he would lead the baseball pitching staff in hit batters. He was quoted in saying, "They are either gonna hit the ball or the balls gonna hit them". When playing against him, expect 3-5 bat tosses per night. 

Honors & Awards

All-Star games: 2013, 2014, 2015
Yellow Slammer: 2014
MVP: 2014
Rookie of the Year: 2013