Johnny Estrada
Johnny Estrada
Johnny Pulado Estrada IIIis a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers and the Washington Nationals...
club contribute double learning makeup mental second
He's still a learning 21-year-old, and he's only going to get better. To be plucked out of Double A and contribute to a championship-caliber club like he did, his mental makeup is second to none.
guys leagues major pitch rare throw
He's one of the rare guys in the major leagues who can throw one pitch pretty much all night.
In his defense, ... you can't think that quick.
gets hump lets might three
That might be the thing that gets him over the hump and lets him get through a lineup three times.
couple excited felt future healthy help last
The last couple of days, I've felt like I can really help this team, ... Last week, I wasn't so sure. I'm excited about the future and the playoffs. I think I'm healthy enough to help.
good mere presence whether
The mere presence of him, whether he's going good or not, you have to give him respect.
bread butter
His bread and butter is his sinker, ... He couldn't get it down. We had to use other pitches.
baseball beat best team
Impressive. He beat the best team in baseball today.
best point
I'm just at a point where I don't think it's going to get much better. I really think the best thing I can do is get back on the field.
attitude guys
The attitude with all the young guys is: What have we got to lose?
ball battle felt few hit home last strikes trying
I've felt more comfortable every day these last few games. I was just trying to battle and put the ball in play. That's usually when I hit most of my home runs, when I have two strikes and don't try to do too much.
face looking
Things were kind of looking like we were going to have to face him.
bad guys injuries shape stepped
For a while, we were in bad shape with injuries and things like that, ... but a lot of guys just stepped up.