It's hard to beat what one Houston Astros star did in his rookie season, but he's quietly putting together the best performance that he's ever had this year.
looked to have a new star on their hands in 2022 when little-known Jeremy Pena stepped up in a big way to replace Carlos Correa.
Not only did he blast 22 home runs and drive in 63 runs, but he also won a Gold Glove award at shortstop, matching Correa's defensive prowess during his seven-year Astros tenure. But, Pena struggled in his second season, posting a slash line of .263/.324/.381 with just 10 home runs and 52 RBI. After a long winter where he looked to change his swing to become more consistent, the 24-year-old is putting together the best year of his career.that kept their winning streak alive at six games."I feel like I can repeat my routine day in and day out. I can repeat my swing positions at the plate and just simplifying my at-bats.
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