Joey Bats going deep three times against the Minnesota Twins. Was it even a question what the BMOD would be today? Three home runs in one game is an incredible feat and when you're the top mover on the blog you're going to get face time for sacrifice flies let alone belting three taters. Bautista is on pace for another huge season proving he is not a one year wonder and Alex Anthopolous is a genious for signing him to a long term deal with manageable dollar figures. I would argue that Bautista is the best hitter in baseball right now and as feared a player as Barry Bonds was in his prime. Teams tried to pitch around Bonds with no success and the same is being done with Bautista who leads the league in walks. Despite this Bautista is still averaging a home run every 8.7 at bats and on pace for 65. Everyone seems to be waiting for him to finally come back to the player he was before last season but I don't think that will be happening anytime soon. My only worry is what will happen to him after he enters the home run derby at the all star game this season. That event sure has cursed a few players in the past.
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