Luis Rengifo finds success at plate with help from Jose Altuve

The Angels’ Luis Rengifo has been having a great start to the season, and he has some help from a familiar face. Rengifo played at middle infield with Houston Astros’ player, Jose Altuve, during the 2019 Minor League season. Since then, Rengifo has implemented Altuve’s advice at the plate, and with great success.

Altuve’s advice and Rengifo’s improved batting

Rengifo adopted Altuve’s batting stance ahead of the 2021 season. Altuve’s advice to Rengifo was to stand more upright at the plate and offset his bat angle to give himself a better chance to hit pitches. Since then, Rengifo’s batting has gotten significantly better, and he’s been a key player for the Angels’ recent surge.

According to Rengifo, he was trying too much before and was too focused on hitting home runs. Altuve showed him a different approach where he could focus on getting on base instead of hitting it out of the ballpark. The change in strategy has led to a significant improvement in his performance at the plate.

Rengifo and Altuve’s relationship on and off the field

Rengifo and Altuve have remained friends off the field since their time together on the Astros’ farm team. They still text and talk regularly, and Rengifo attributes his success at the plate to the lessons he learned from Altuve. Altuve has been a mentor to Rengifo for a while now, even though they now play for rival teams in the MLB.

The Angels’ success in the 2021 season

The Angels have had a great start to the season, with notable contributions from Rengifo. They currently have a 20-17 record and are only one game behind the Houston Astros in the AL West division. The Angels’ recent success can be attributed to a combination of strong pitching and a great offense. Rengifo’s hitting has been a significant factor in their offensive success.

Summary

Luis Rengifo has been having an excellent season, thanks in part to the advice and mentorship of his friend, Jose Altuve. Rengifo has been successful in adopting Altuve’s approach to batting, which has led to a significant improvement in his performance at the plate. The Angels have been a strong team this season, with Rengifo being a significant contributor. #SPORT