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LAKELAND, Fla. -- After spending numerous hrs over the winter and during spring mentor Vaughn Grissom the nuances of playing shortstop in the majors, and after enjoying both Grissom and also shortstop possibility Braden Shewmake make significant strides this springtime, Braves infield coach Ron Washington chatted to both of them Monday after the decision was made to alternative them to Three-way Braves chose to choose experienced Orlando Arcia at shortstop, which will certainly offer them extra experience at that placement and also permit them to protect the depth they focus on so very. It was nothing that Grissom and Shewmake did wrong, Washington stated. As a matter of fact, they did everything they were asked to and also had impressive springs. " That's specifically what took place," stated Washington, that is 70 years of ages as well as respected for his infield acumen, steadfast work principles and inspirational prowess. "Those kids-- people on the outside, they're looking at outcomes. Results reoccur; I'm checking out the process. The process is maintaining, and uniformity. That's what it is. And they're in the procedure now. " As well as they have actually obtained an extremely, really, very brilliant future. It just really did not happen this spring. " If the Braves went with Grissom or Shewmake as their starting shortstop-- as well as for a pair of weeks, all indicators were that they would certainly-- the group would've kept Arcia in the energy role he had last season Cubs Store. But in that scenario, Ehire Adrianza probably would have exercised his right to pull out of his minor-league contract at the end of spring training when he didn't make the group. That would have permitted him to sign in other places, and also numerous teams are looking for knowledgeable energy players. Ron Washington on optioning the 2 young #Braves shortstops: "I'm checking out the procedure. The procedure is maintaining, and also consistency. That's what it is. And also they remain in the process today. And also they have actually got a really, very, extremely bright future. It just didn't happen this springtime. "With Arcia at shortstop, the Braves will maintain Adrianza as their utility infielder. He also has plenty of outfield experience. " The deepness," Snitker stated of why the actions were made. "They can decrease and also get repetitions as well as innings at Gwinnett), and also the experience. As we have actually seen in the past with our young gamers, the more we can provide time to season as well as create, the far better they're mosting likely to remain in the long term for us. " AdvertisementSnitker met both young gamers after the choices were made. " There was only positive points to say about their work principles, exactly how they came right into camp," Snitker claimed. "They can be found in as well as carried out, so it was extremely favorable messages on both of them individuals. As well as they were very receptive. I know they're mosting likely to drop and they're mosting likely to work their tails off as well as do whatever they can to boost as a ballplayer. " He included, "I informed them, I can't suggest with anything you did. It's almost, we have inner conversations, we spoke, and also we're selecting the experience, basically. As well as trying to keep the deepness. We have actually always discussed those repeatings. And those innings that you're going to obtain in Three-way A are invaluable for any type of young gamer, as we've seen with a great deal of our individuals over the years. " Grissom and Shewmake will create the middle infield at Triple-A Gwinnett, where Grissom will play some keystone however mostly shortstop-- he requires to proceed creating his defense at that setting-- and Shewmake will play some shortstop but mainly 2nd base, given that he's currently a solid protector at brief yet does not have as much experience at second concerning what he saw this spring from Grissom, 22, as well as Shewmake 25, Washington stated, "I have actually seen fantastic process. When you're in the process as well as you're working, especially at the major-league level, it's concerning consistency. It's not concerning the outcomes, it's concerning uniformity. And I saw both of them grow. They're mosting likely to remain to grow. " There was never any type of question they had some development coming, and also this year we have actually seen it. " However the Braves chose that if they didn't need to give up deepness right now, why do it? They agreed that even more time at Triple A focused on shortstop defense can assist Grissom, who was Atlanta's fill-in second baseman last August when mobilized from Dual A. And also they're particular that more minor-league time can assist Shewmake, who excelled offensively this spring after making changes to his swing, however who has actually just done it in a little sample dimension after creating mediocre-at-best offense in the previous 2 minor-league , 28, is a seven-year veteran that was Milwaukee's key shortstop from 2017 through 2020, before losing that work and being traded to the Braves in April 2021. He struck. 277 with 15 crowning achievement and also 14 taken bases in 2017 and likewise had 15 homers in 2019, yet his career stats are far from stellar:. 243 standard with 53 homers, 223 RBIs, 40 takes and also a. 664 OPS in 641 's a strong defender that hit. 244 with nine homers as well as a. 733 OPS in 67 video games for the Braves last season when his career-best 104 OPS+ was 4 percent better than a league-average hitter. He was playing great sphere as Ozzie Albies' fill-in at keystone prior to Arcia likewise got wounded, pulling a hamstring in August to require the emergency situation call-up of Grissom from Dual A. Shewmake had received a season-ending knee injury a couple of days previously, otherwise he might've obtained the call. ) Now, Arcia is getting an opportunity to be a starting shortstop again. He said he didn't know what had actually happened, that the two young shortstops had actually been optioned as well as the work was his, up until he saw it on social media Tuesday when the Braves were off. " And afterwards I got all the congratulations from everyone," he said with a translator. "I feel extremely thankful for this chance. With that stated, I simply wish to give my absolute best shot and also to help the group win every video game possible and to win championships. That's what we're below for. " He stated of Grissom and Shewmake, "Certainly remarkable ability, both of them. Can't state that enough. The group does things for a factor. As for my involvement in it, all I can do is provide my best initiative every time, as well as simply continue to sustain the group by any means that I can. " Arcia said he played winter sphere in his native Venezuela to attempt and continue the energy he built last period. He wished he could be considered for a bigger duty if one came to be available. It did after the Braves didn't re-sign cost-free representative shortstop Dansby Swanson, who went to the Cubs. " I intended to simply maintain functioning on my video game, keep making adjustments as well as everything, hopefully with the suggestion that it could develop into this," stated Arcia, that had two hits and also four RBIs including a three-run homer Wednesday against Detroit in the very first game given that the choice was made to opt for him at 's batting. 286 with two homers and 8 RBIs in 34 plate looks this spring, with a. 412 OBP and. 500 punching percent. " I have actually been concentrating on several of the offensive stuff, understanding that the protection exists," Arcia stated, "however also knowing that I have to keep functioning as well as improving the protection also. " Washington claimed, "He's a pro. He understands how to play shortstop. He did it for four or 5 years in Milwaukee. He hasn't shed his capability, now he's getting a possibility. As well as we think he's going to seize it, he's going to do an excellent job for us. " Snitker stated when the young shortstops were obtaining many of the having fun time at shortstop early in camp, he chatted with Arcia regarding the circumstance. " I informed him earlier, 'I understand you can play short. ' I wished to check out the various other 2," he stated. "He just silently deals with his service. He has the last number of years that we have actually had him. He remains all set, and when we need to contact him, anywhere it is, he's ready to go. He substituted Ozzie actually well in 2014. I hated when Arcia) obtained harmed. He's a solid ballplayer. He's played a great deal of shortstop in his life, gotten on championship groups. We really feel really good regarding him manning the placement. " Photo of Vaughn Grissom: Jonathan Dyer/ U. S. A. Today).
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