Europe EditionAngels catcher Logan O’Hoppe returns to old-school defensive style
- Zach Neto returned to the Angels' lineup in Anaheim three weeks ago and has been playing shortstop since then.
- Last fall, Neto underwent surgery on his shoulder and has since been adjusting how he throws to protect his arm while continuing to contribute defensively.
- Yoán Moncada, the Angels' third baseman, came back from injury after a brief rehab stint in the minors where he batted five times, then proceeded to hit 5-for-17 with two homers and a triple in his first five major league contests.
- Manager Washington remarked that he has never witnessed a player respond with such determination after only five at-bats, adding that Moncada appears to be in better spirits than he has been in years following his lengthy injury absences.
- Moncada is dealing with a bruised right thumb causing occasional pain, which should only be problematic on certain swings, while Nolan Schanuel recently received a day off due to fatigue.
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OC RegisterAngels catcher Logan O’Hoppe returns to old-school defensive style
SAN DIEGO — Logan O’Hoppe finally got fed up with doing something that was uncomfortable, especially since it wasn’t even working. The Angels catcher had always caught with two feet on the ground until he got to the major leagues and was molded into the one-knee-down style that has swept across the sport. The conventional wisdom was that catching on one knee allowed a catcher to get lower, which helped him frame pitches better. That came without…
LA Daily News
Angels’ shortstop Zach Neto still rebuilding his arm strength after surgery
ANAHEIM — Zach Neto has been back in the Angels lineup and at shortstop for three weeks, and his bat is clearly at peak form. His arm, however, remains a work in progress. Neto, who had shoulder surgery last fall, has been managing his throws, saving the 100% throws for when it’s necessary. When the runner is slow, Neto practically lobs the ball across the infield, just in time to get the out. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course. In fact,…
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