Ex-Asheville Tourists shortstop is still making headlines in his rookie season and has to be considered the frontrunner for the National League Rookie of the Year Award. He his two more homeruns last night against the Atlanta Braves giving him 26 on the season to go along with 67 runs batted in. He also has a .272 batting average and has made some highlight reel, ESPN worthy defensive plays as well.
I first mentioned Trevor Story in one of my Asheville Tourists blog on February 25th as he battled for the Colorado Rockies starting shortstop job in Spring Training. He has taken the major leagues by storm this season showing extreme power, a solid glove, and he is also has above average speed on the bases.
Story's emergence allowed the Rockies to cut Jose Reyes loose and Reyes ended up rejoining the New York Mets and playing a little bit of third base. Reyes has also flashed a little bit of power in his return but I would say the advantage in this exchange went to the Rockies.
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