Swinging hot bat, reserve infielder Pedro Ramirez impressing Cubs with work in limited playing time
LOUIS — The <b>Pedro Ramirez</b> Experience has been a good one for the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a>.</p><p>The young infielder has impressed team brass in his first taste of the big leagues this season, settling nicely into a reserve role.</p><p>Ramirez, who was among the Cubs’ highest rated prospects when the season began, has managed to stay effective while not playing every day.</p><p>Coming into Monday, he owned a seven-game hit streak, batting .440 with a quartet of multi-hit performances during the stretch.</p><p>“He’s really handled a lot of these situations really well, like not playing every day, still being productive,” manager <b>Craig Counsell</b> said last week. “And defensively, he’s been really good, as well, especially at third base.
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LOUIS — The <b>Pedro Ramirez</b> Experience has been a good one for the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a>.</p><p>The young infielder has impressed team brass in his first taste of the big leagues this season, settling nicely into a reserve role.</p><p>Ramirez, who was among the Cubs’ highest rated prospects when the season began, has managed to stay effective while not playing every day.</p><p>Coming into Monday, he owned a seven-game hit streak, batting .440 with a quartet of multi-hit performances during the stretch.</p><p>“He’s really handled a lot of these situations really well, like not playing every day, still being productive,” manager <b>Craig Counsell</b> said last week. “And defensively, he’s been really good, as well, especially at third base. There’s a lot to like.</p><p>“For a 22-year-old to come up and play sporadically and be on the bench and still be a contributor, it’s been fun to watch.”</p><p>Limited playing time can sometimes work against a player, and the Cubs have stated their intent to cycle through youngsters like outfielder <b>Kevin Alcantara</b>, infielder <b>James Triantos</b> and slugger <b>Moises Ballesteros</b> with a different roster spot. Turns in the majors have included and figure to continue to include going back down to keep from rusting on the bench.</p><p>Ramirez hasn’t rusted, though.
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- LOUIS — The <b>Pedro Ramirez</b> Experience has been a good one for the <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a>.</p><p>The young infielder has impressed team brass in his first taste of the big leagues this season, settling nicely into a reserve role.</p><p>Ramirez, who was among the Cubs’ highest rated prospects when the season began, has managed to stay effective while not playing every day.</p><p>Coming into Monday, he owned a seven-game hit streak, batting .440 with a quartet of multi-hit performances during the stretch.</p><p>“He’s really handled a lot of these situations really well, like not playing every day, still being productive,” manager <b>Craig Counsell</b> said last week. “And defensively, he’s been really good, as well, especially at third base.
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