[外電] Scott's emphatic return earns league honor
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Scott's emphatic return earns league honor
Orioles DH named Player of Week after homer tear
By Spencer Fordin / MLB.com
06/01/09 10:44 PM ET
SEATTLE -- Luke Scott ripped another pitch on Monday, but this one came at a
considerably slower speed. Baltimore's designated hitter took a few moments
to discuss his recent hot streak, a six-homer tear that helped earn the
veteran recognition as the American League's Player of the Week.
The honor was the second in Scott's career. It was also the first one this
season earned by an Orioles player.
"It's a tremendous blessing," said Scott. "I'm very thankful. I've thoroughly
enjoyed it, and I hope it continues for the rest of the year. Just keep going
out there, having good at-bats and enjoy the competition."
Scott hit home runs in four consecutive games last week, becoming the first
Orioles player to do that in four seasons. And he also had back-to-back
multihomer games, becoming the first Baltimore player to do that since Albert
Belle did it during the 2000 season. Strangely enough, Scott credits an
injury for his recent power surge.
The slugger missed two weeks with a strained left shoulder, and he said the
injury has helped alter his approach. Scott no longer swings at pitches on
the outside corner, an adjustment that came about largely because he was
trying not to overextend the shoulder. Scott, who was activated from the
disabled list last Wednesday, called the injury a blessing in disguise.
"There's no pain. It's just more me being tentative," he said. "I can't
really let my arm get deep, and I can't chase balls off the plate. I'm not
swinging on that pitch. I've had it called on me a couple times,
unfortunately, but it helps keep everything in a power position. It's made my
swing more efficient, to tell you the truth."
Scott, who is in his first season as a regular DH, said that he's never
surprised when his home runs come in bunches. Still, it's not easy to explain
how he hit more than half of his season total (11) in one week.
"I expect to do well whenever I'm in the lineup every day," he said. "I've
had streaks similar to this in the Minor Leagues when I've played every day.
It's not a surprise where I thought I could never do this. I knew I could do
it. I've always believed that. It's just getting the opportunity and just
having things fall in your favor."
Manager Dave Trembley said that Scott has adjusted well to his new role, and
he also said that he's seen enough of the left-handed hitter's exploits to
not be surprised when he goes off on another tangent.
"Tremendous offensive week. It's good to have him back and healthy," Trembley
said. "I saw it in Spring Training. I saw him in intrasquad games. He's a
streak hitter. That's just the way he is. I hope he continues that approach."
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