Luisangel Acuña, a 22-year-old infielder for the Mets, had a positive experience playing winter ball in Venezuela, leading him to request an extended stay. While his enthusiasm is commendable, Acuña faces tough competition for a roster spot this season, despite a strong showing in 14 postseason games last year. His performance in Triple-A was less stellar, with a .654 OPS over 131 games. As he works to improve his pitch selection, other infielders like Nick Madrigal and Brett Baty also vie for backup positions amid injury concerns in spring training.
"I wanted to learn as much as possible and I wanted to play in my country. I had fun. It was a very good experience."
"I wanted to eliminate the part of the zone where I am prone to hitting ground balls. Sometimes I swing at those pitches, sometimes I don't, but I am really trying to take control."
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