So much for being a fourth outfielder.
That's what former general manager Dave Littlefield and field manager Jim Tracy thought of Nate McLouth while they were in charge of the Pirates.
The only reason McLouth got any kind of shot last season was due to injury and he responded with an August similar too … well the streak he's on now. It showed then, just like now, that all McLouth needed was playing time to prove he belongs in the majors.
Saturday's game in Chicago was no exception. His two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning broke a 5-5 tie and helped the Pirates to an eventual 7-6 victory.
If you look at the National League leaders tomorrow you'll see that McLouth is fourth in the National League in home runs with 12 and tied for second – with teammate Xavier Nady – with 36 RBI. The guy is on pace for 46 home runs and 138 RBI.
Maybe he's more than a fourth outfielder after all.
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