Tag: Batting
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Colorado Rockies’ Garrett Hampson uses leadoff spot as chance to show off signature speed
DENVER — Before Garrett Hampson’s first game hitting in the leadoff spot this season April 7, his mother sent him a text telling him to be aggressive. He took it to heart. That night, he stole three bases, a career high. “She’s always texting me good luck,” Hampson said about his mother, who watches most…