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Let’s Recap: What McCann, Reddick and Morton offer the Astros

By Clint Irle

Jun 22, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; The Houston Astros celebrate the win against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Astros won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; The Houston Astros celebrate the win against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Astros won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Josh Reddick

Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Josh Reddick (11) hits a single during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals during game five of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit:
Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Josh Reddick (11) hits a single during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals during game five of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: /

The 29-year-old outfielder is the last piece of the puzzle in solidifying the outfield for the Astros. Reddick performed well in the American League, and a reunion could lead to even better success moving forward. I don’t wish to look too deeply into Reddick’s stats, as he has a .255 lifetime average in the MLB, posting some of his best years while with the Athletics.

He, like McCann, will be looking to validate his place on the team and will benefit from being surrounded by this group of players. This move does need for either Reddick of Springer to play center field. However, Springer’s talent is capable of handling this task.

The trio of Aoki-Springer-Reddick offers great balance in the lineup and a defensive front that need not be changed so quickly. With Marisnick, Hernandez and Kemp playing backup roles to this trio; the Astros are in great shape in the outfield.

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