This Date in Baseball
This Date in Baseball-Oct. 23OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ERIC HOSMER #51 - FIRST BASEMAN - CHICAGO CUBS
2 HR •
14 RBI •
.234 AVG
2 HR
14 RBI
.234 AVG
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
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Takes seat Sunday Hosmer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.
Impact Hosmer finds himself on the bench for the second straight game to close out the season for the Padres. The 31-year-old could still make an appearance off the bench Sunday, but if not he'll end 2021 with a .270/.337/.396 slash line, 12 homers, 65 RBI and 53 runs in 564 plate appearances.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday Hosmer will be on the bench Saturday against the Giants.
Impact Hosmer owns a strong .991 OPS over his last nine games, though his season-long .270/.338/.396 remains disappointing for a first baseman. Jake Cronenworth will start in that spot Saturday.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Hosmer will sit Sunday against Atlanta.
Impact Hosmer's playing time has slipped recently, as he now finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in eight games. His .268/.336/.396 season slash line is good for a modest 102 wRC+, not a good enough number for an everyday first baseman on a team that was trying to contend. Jake Cronenworth will start in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting second game Hosmer isn't starting the second game of Friday's twin bill against Atlanta.
Impact Hosmer appeared in the conclusion of the suspended game Friday, but he'll retreat to the bench in the nightcap. Jake Cronenworth will start at first base while Tommy Pham enters the lineup in left field.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts four-hit night Hosmer went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Padres.
Impact Hosmer's four hits didn't translate to much on the scoreboard, as he was left on base three of the four times he reached. He did double in the ninth and finally scored as the Padres made a mini-comeback to make things interesting but largely wasn't rewarded for his efforts at the plate. The 31-year-old has just one home run since Aug. 9, which is something that's been missing from his game this season after he averaged anywhere from 18-25 home runs from 2015-19. For the year, Hosmer is slashing .271/.340/.395 with 11 long balls, 63 RBI, 50 runs scored, five steals and 45:93 BB:K over 531 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Tuesday's lineup Hosmer isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Giants.
Impact Hosmer went 0-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and a strikeout Sunday, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Jake Cronenworth will shift to first base while Jurickson Profar starts in right field.
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Sitting Saturday Hosmer is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.
Impact Hosmer has started each of the last seven games, during which time he's hit .250/.276/.357. While it's not out of the ordinary for Hosmer to draw a day off, Jake Cronenworth returned to the lineup after a week-long absence and is starting at first base. If the Padres continue to play Cronenworth at first base and keep Fernando Tatis at shortstop -- he is starting there Saturday -- Hosmer's playing time could dip significantly to close the season.
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Max Scherzer is epitome of efficiency in joining 3,000K club
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Dodgers' Max Scherzer loses perfecto in 8th after 3,000th K
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Dodgers' Max Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfect game
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Returns to bench Friday Hosmer is not starting Friday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Hosmer will sit for the third time in five games against lefty Julio Urias. Jurickson Profar draws the start at first base and will bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Tuesday's lineup Hosmer is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.
Impact Hosmer will head to the bench for the second time in the last three contests, with both times out of the lineup coming against a left-handed pitcher. Jurickson Profar will start at first base in his place Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cronenworth homers in 9th, Padres win; Stanek, Astros tumble
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