Hes larger than ever– however Pablo Sandovals weight gain isnt troubling his boss … with SF Giants Manager Gabe Kapler firmly insisting “Kung Fu Panda” can still ball.
Heres the deal … Giants fans were stunned when the switch-hitting infielder– noted at 5 10″, 268 lbs– reported to camp last week looking like he let himself go during the offseason.
Pablo Sandoval is taking grounders at 3rd base. His tosses appear to have excellent carry. Hes demonstrated that hes healthy.
Sure, theres been some fat-shaming online … but the big question– how will the weight gain impact his efficiency on the field?
According to Kapler, 33-year-old Pablo is still playing like a world-class athlete!
” I think its easy to understand that in todays world we focus on weight,” Kapler stated on Sunday according to MLB.com … “I get it.”
” In this particular case, what weve all noticed about Pablo is that the ball is leaping off his bat, and his tosses have great carry.”
Hes demonstrated that hes healthy. Thats the most important thing.”
In other words, who cares what he looks like … as long as he can produce?!
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Pablo Sandoval is taking grounders at 3rd base. His tosses appear to have excellent bring. pic.twitter.com/Lrk5ltofyl— Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) July 4, 2020
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