Ralphy Velazquez went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a walk in the Guardians’ 6-0 shutout of the Athletics on Sunday.
One of his hits was a 111.1-mph line drive to right. The 20-year-old Velazquez was a bit of a disappointment in High-A ball last season, but after a late promotion to Double-A, he hit .330/.405/.589 in 28 games. It probably won’t happen this year, but he could eventually overtake Kyle Manzardo as the Guardians long-term first baseman.
