Gavin Sheets has become a fan favorite at Petco Park, hitting over ten home runs this season as the Padres prepare to face the Miami Marlins. His recent performance includes four home runs on a road trip and a game-tying homer against the Braves. Sheets, who traditionally hit ten home runs in each of the past two seasons with the White Sox, is now batting over .300 and is praised by teammates for his contributions. His ability to hit both for average and power has made him invaluable, especially after impressive performances against top pitchers. Fans eagerly anticipate more “Holy Sheets” moments.
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Gavin Sheets has already reached double-digit home runs this season, quickly becoming a beloved player at Petco Park as the Padres gear up to host the Miami Marlins.
The chant “Holy Sheets” is catching on with Padres fans at Petco Park, and it’s easy to see why. After hitting four homers during a recent road trip, Gavin Sheets has certainly given fans reason to celebrate.
Sheets tied a game against the Atlanta Braves with a two-run homer, continuing his strong offensive performance this season.
During his last two seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Sheets hit exactly 10 home runs each year. This season, he has already surpassed that number, providing a crucial offensive boost for the playoff-hopeful Padres.
“When you’re aiming to win baseball games and doing everything you can each day, it makes for an easier style of baseball. I’m not focused on stats or individual performances; it’s about playing the game the right way,” Sheets shared with ABC 10News before the Padres’ series opener against the Marlins on Monday.
His teammates have recognized his role in the team’s success.
“He’s been fantastic. His at-bats have been really solid. Having faced him in previous years, we always knew the potential he had, and it’s even better to see him doing it with us,” infielder Jake Cronenworth remarked.
Sheets is not only hitting home runs; he’s batting over .300 in May, demonstrating his ability to make contact as well as hit for power.
“I believe that if you focus on batting for average, the power will follow. The key for me has been keeping my approach simple and trying to make solid contact,” Sheets explained.
At the start of the season, Sheets primarily faced right-handed pitchers, but his performance has made him indispensable. One of his standout moments was an impressive homer off left-handed Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale during the Atlanta series.
“That was a memorable one. It’s definitely one I’ll remember.”
As the Padres kick off a three-game series against the Miami Marlins, fans are excited for more “Holy Sheets” highlights at Petco Park.
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