Dexter Fowler is in the best shape of his life:
The scene at Philippi Institute provides proof. Fowler, once a blade of grass, easily muscles his way through a day that includes sledgehammer smashes, heavy ropes and decline push-ups. His knees, which he admitted bothered him in September, are sturdy. He has added about 7 pounds and dropped 4 percent body fat thanks to a diet heavy on greens.
“I have put on weight before and felt heavy. This is the best I’ve ever felt,” said the 6-foot-4 Fowler, who said he would like to play at 195 pounds. “Working out with these guys has really pushed me.”
There is video at the link of Fowler doing resistance running.
By the way, has a player with a career .355 OBP made so many trips to the minors? I have to wonder if the Rockies don’t appreciate what they have in this player.
Hat tip, Purple Row.
By the way, I hope Jamie Moyer makes the Rockies this year. It’s always good to have a contemporary in MLB.
Yes, as long as there’s one player older than me, I don’t feel so bad. Of course, it’s only by two years.
Fowler wasn’t exactly tearing up the league when he was sent down the last two seasons.
Also, he has hit .243/.329/.363 for his career on the road. Despite its reputation of being better now that they use the humidor, Coors field is still an extreme hitters’ park–#1 in baseball in two out of the last three years.