Padres - Baseball - Players To Watch

As the Padres prepare to face off against the Pirates at PETCO Park, all eyes will be on Xander Bogaerts, the standout shortstop for the Friars. Over the last three games, Bogaerts has been a consistent force at the plate, boasting an impressive batting average of .500 in one game and .750 in another. His ability to get on base with an on-base percentage of .8 and slugging percentage of .75 highlights his offensive prowess. With such numbers, it's no surprise that Bogaerts is expected to make a significant impact from the very first inning.