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Since it debuted in the Grand Chapiteau, Bautista caught the attention of specialists for the power and precision of her shots, safety on defense and the ability to play the same in the infield to the outfield.

For example, in the 2009 campaign, patrolled the gardens at 70 and led the majors with 0.15 assists per nine innings. His 11 assists for Toronto were the largest number of the team and fourth in the betting American League.

"There are good right fielder, but not much better than Baptist," said Cito Gaston, manager of the Blue Jays.

This year, besides the glove and arm, Bautista brought the long stick.

Ranked second in RBIs, extra-base hits, on-base percentage, slugging and walks in the current campaign, also praised the provision Gaston Baptist to serve the team wherever needed. Born October 19, 1980, Bautista was signed by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth round draft pick in 2004.

Five years later, in the war of 2009, the versatile player hit 13 homers Dominican, ten of which were in September, with 40 RBIs and 235 average in 113 games.

Without a head position in any team during its passing through the majors, Bautista received the coveted opportunity of the manager Gaston, sharp-eyed who predicted in spring training that his pupil could hit 25 or more homers.

"I've made adjustments in my swing to get ready quickly when hit," said Jose Bautista.

"I've worked hard on that with hitting coach (Dwayne Murphy) and the manager (Cito Gaston)," the leading slugger.