Astros' Isaac Paredes Has One Hot Zone That Puts Him Among MLB's Elite

Foley tried to tie him up inside, but attacked the exact area where Paredes' hand speed can do the most damage. The Bullpen's Silent ThreatHouston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15). The Cost of Falling Behind in the CountHouston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15). | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe sequence leading to the key hit against San Francisco began with an 86.3 mph slider out of the zone that Paredes took. Paredes posts a 130 wRC+ when he gets ahead 1-0, putting more pressure on the pitcher to attack the zone.