VIDEO: Astros' Rookie Phenom Yordan Alvarez Blasts Solo Shot for 27th of the Year
By Karl Rasmussen
Yordan Alvarez pretty much has AL Rookie of the Year honors locked up, as he's done nothing but mash at the plate since his call to the bigs. After launching an absurd 23 home runs in 56 games at Triple-A, Alvarez continued his torrid pace at the major league level. His solo shot against the Angels on Saturday was his 27th of the year, in his 81st game with the 'Stros.
Astros down early... but Yordan Alvarez is ready to get the comeback started! Astros down 4-2 in the 2nd... a win clinches the division!!! #TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/10QXx4ifdL
— AT&T SportsNet SW (@ATTSportsNetSW) September 21, 2019
Whenever the kid gets up to the plate, you can't help but watch in awe as he effortlessly parks balls in the bleachers.
This opposite field blast is a prime example of the power the 22-year-old possesses, and the Astros have found themselves a true star in the young outfielder.
They're down early, but the bomb from Yordan is sure to get the rally started.