Natalia Chi
GLENDALE, Arizona — These will be memorable days in the life of Oscar Colas, a valuable outfielder for the White Sox. He’s been playing almost every day in spring training as he’s trying to win his job in right field in the Opening Day, and from most indications, he’s doing well.
Chorus has left a great impression, batting .300/.317/.475 with two home runs in a team-best 17 Cactus League games, learning every day how the speed of a major league game differs. His confidence level is “100% high,” he said. His wife is due to give birth to their first child, a boy, in September.
“Oscar Junior,” the chorus said with a proud smile in his locker at Camelback Ranch on Saturday morning.
“It motivates me because I can have other people look after me. That’s all I need.”
What kind of season will Junior’s dad have by September?
Manager Pedro Grifol reveals the Chorus, who played just seven games in Triple-A after being promoted at Class-A Winston-Salem and Double-A Birmingham in 2022, still have a lot to learn. I made it Find out by September. Outfield play, base running and a few minor points need to be in place before the season opener in 12 days.
“We’re correcting our mistakes and working to improve,” Chorus said through an interpreter.
First base coach Darryl Boston, who works with the outfielders, says the chorus is ready.
“He’s not far away,” said Boston. “We’ve had guys out there that are way worse than that. He’ll definitely be ready.”
That he wants to show he’s ready can be seen in the body language of the chorus. increase. When he makes a mistake on the field, his hand lands on his hip. His neck can tilt.
“We always want to do our best. Don’t make mistakes or do anything wrong,” Chorus said. “Sometimes I express my frustration in the moment.”
“The game is faster at this level. Pitchers miss a spot by a small margin. They may have two bad pitches in one game. Hitters don’t miss a mistake. People are more focused. This makes the game faster.”
The 24-year-old chorus from Cuba is good at bat and left-handed and will make mistakes, Grifol said, but he’s often trained correctly.
“I’m glad he responded that way,” said Grifol. “That means he’s creating a little urgency to get it right for himself, right? , he’s never gonna get a putt [butt] From us on a mental mistake. As a matter of fact, he will have someone waiting for him.”
Boston said he saw an elite chorus player who played in center field on Thursday and Friday, but he still has things to learn. Game details you need.
The chorus works with Boston, bench coach Charlie Montoyo, and field coordinator Mike Tosser.
“A lot of the kids from Cuba are raw,” said Boston. “They just hold the bat and dominate but even Luis Roberto who came here was struggling with sliding and was probably a secondary lead.It’s a game we need to educate them on. is part of.”
Koros wants to learn. His goal has been to win a big league job since he won a $2.7 million bonus with the Sox last January.
“I am here. You can’t be afraid,” he said. “It’s something I’ve been working on for years and something I need to tap into.”
When I asked him if he had earned it, Chorus said it was up to Socks power.
“I do my part,” he said.
