Oscar Colas, a baseball player, has been practicing at first base during Spring Training. Colas, who previously played first base in Japan, made a misplay on a ground ball during a recent game, allowing a double. This move has sparked varied reactions among fans and analysts, with some surprised and others upset by the decision.
Oscar Colás playing first base yesterday took some by surprise and angered others. I took a deeper dive into Colás situation and explained the potential thought process behind this decision. https://t.co/QGzOVQ3ib8
Oscar Colas played first base in Japan, so it's not a new position to him, as he told me. He started taking infield there about 4 or 5 days ago in this Spring Training.
Why did outfield prospect Alan Roden change his stance, especially after batting .317/.431/.459 with 68 walks against only 64 strikeouts in 115 games across two levels? @shidavidi has the story. https://t.co/3kmNmSXK6V
Colas has been taking ground balls at first during workouts this Spring Training. Abimelec Ortiz was credited with a double on a grounder to first that got through Colas here in the sixth
Oscar Colas, playing first base, misplays a ground ball. Colas has been taking ground balls there this spring.
Oscar Colas at first base