Bowden said Sanders was timed in 4.3 seconds running to first base. He demonstrated today that he does have average speed. So he does run better even at his 70 percent than most players do at full speed. Sanders said he is more than 70 percent healthy. Reds team medical consultant Dr. Tim Kremchek said Sanders is showing improvement.
Sanders is most concerned with hitting.
He doubled into the gap in right center in his first at-bat Sunday and later singled off the second baseman's glove. He flied out in his last three at-bats. It's good to get up there and hit a weak ground ball and pop up so you can see what you're doing. I really need to make adjustments. I can make contact.