Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus got perhaps the ultimate compliment on Tuesday when Cal Ripken Jr. was speaking to reporters on a conference call.
The Hall of Fame shortstop and two-time AL MVP, who holds the MLB record most consecutive games played, called Andrus “the exact type of shortstop that I would want."
Can't really beat that in terms of compliments for the 25-year-old Rangers shortstop, who has become a bit of a polarizing figure since signing his big long-term deal at the beginning of the 2013 season. The main reason being is that he's constantly plugged into the No. 2 spot in the Rangers order and is hitting .158 with runners in scoring position this season with just 18 RBIs.
Still, Ripken is a fan.
“The way he plays the game is the way I would want him to play,” Ripken said.
