Arizona's utilityman has stayed on his toes this season, and reflects on the connected nature of the club.
When the Arizona Diamondbacks signed Kevin Newman to a minor league deal in the off-season, it wasn't projected to be the kind of move that significantly impacted the club in the coming season.
He began with a rough stretch, hitting just .216 going into May 13th. That night, he began to turn his season around, as a 4-for-5 night culminated with a thrilling walk-off hit to complete a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, his former club. The D-backs coaching staff is known to make the most of their position players defensively, and it's showed up in Newman's numbers this year. He's worth 1.9 bWAR this season, and posted a total of +9 Defensive Runs Saved.
That defense was on full display last night, as he made a pair of excellent plays to help shut down the dangerous Phillies' offense.He's had to stay on his toes, ready to play at a moment's notice, but the veteran is embracing the role. Diamondbacks On SI had a chance to catch up with Newman today. “It’s like every night someone else is coming through with the big hit. So many guys have stepped up, obviously we have Ketel , who’s had an incredible season already, and he’s been consistent, but it’s not just him..." Newman said
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