Ambres has bounced back and leads all minor leaguers with 50 runs scored in his first 44 games. Considering that all three rank among the top 10 in the league in hitting and rank in the top five in hits, Kane County manager Russ Morman has a fun job. This has been fun to watch. Ambres, a power-speed player who stole 26 bases in just 84 games despite an injured hamstring a season ago, is the leadoff hitter. Smith follows him, then Gonzalez, who already has collected four four-hit games this season, bats in the third slot.
Chip gets on base a lot.
In fact, all three of those guys have been on base, but they accommodate each other so well. They have been able to learn the game and learn their craft, as well as the mental approach that you need to play baseball. To demonstrate how the three youngsters have worked to dominate games this season, look no further than an 11-6 victory over Dayton on May 22. It hasn't been just those three. It's been different people throughout the lineup.