Padres outfielder Jose Azocar discusses making it to the majors, family in Venezuela and offers a surprise revelation
. He spent last year improving his plate discipline while working in Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso. Known for his inquisitive nature and speed on the basepaths, Azocar is called “Sugar” by teammates, a nod to the Spanish translation of the word — “azúcar” — sounding similar to his last name.You were added out of spring training because the Padres needed depth in the outfield.
All last year, I tried to take many pitches. I tried to get on base every time I can. And that is paying off right now. That’s why I’m here.Yeah, I was hitting like .290 in the minor leagues, but with 140 strikeouts, and nobody will send you up to play in the big leagues. Nobody will believe in you when you do those things.My dad would bring me to the stadium every day on a bike. He started giving me ground balls and hitting with balls . In Venezuela there wasn’t good balls.
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