The Cubs are hoping Mike Olt can, at some point, take over 3rd base and put up some of the impressive numbers he did prior to 2013. He had a horrible season in the minor leagues last year and it's been blamed on a vision problem that he had after a concussion last winter. He says he's fine now.
“I don’t mind answering that anymore,” Olt says. “Last year was so stressful because we didn’t know what was going on. I don’t mind answering that this year because I’m better.” Olt has only taken batting practice against coaches and a few rips against Cubs pitchers, but already he knows he feels better than a year ago. Now it’s about finding his swing again — he hit 28 home runs at Double-A for Texas in 2012.
Olt has only taken batting practice against coaches and a few rips against Cubs pitchers, but already he knows he feels better than a year ago. Now it’s about finding his swing again — he hit 28 home runs at Double-A for Texas in 2012.
“I haven’t had any problems so far,” he said.
Olt has been taking ground balls at first base as well at third to make himself more versatile.
Let's hope so. I would think it would be a fairly easy decision if he is healthy. Put Olt at 3rd base and move Luis Valbuena to 2nd.
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He was shagging balls in the OF the other day….with a bat. I guess that’s a good sign that his vision is better but I wonder if it isn’t easier than hitting a slider.
Berselius, Cubs #12 prospectQuote Reply
Berselius, Cubs #12 prospect wrote:
This just 100% sounds like “best shape of his life”-speak to me. Yeah, it’s cool, but I’ll continue to be skeptical until I actually see progress.
MylesQuote Reply