"He is doing a great job!" – Fans rally behind Jeremy Pena as Astros star dominates both sides of the ball amid extension silence
"He is doing a great job!" – Fans rally behind Jeremy Pena as Astros star dominates both sides of the ball amid extension silence (Image Source: Getty Images)
Major League Baseball's season is in full swing, and Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña is making headlines with his exceptional play. Though the Houston Astros fans are quite happy with his performance, there are some who are bashing critics after they fail to give proper recognition to their favourite player during his breakout season.
One such comment was from a passionate fan, "Jeremy Peña is quietly becoming a superstar — elite defence, clutch bat, and now top 5 in WAR? Put some respect on his name!" There were various similar comments from the Astros fans, clearly showing how loyal and fierce they are for the team.
Fans bash critics for overlooking Jeremy Peña's elite performance
After Major League Baseball's official account posted about Jeremy Peña's exceptional performance, showcasing that he ranks in the top 5 in both fWAR and bWAR this season, fans flooded the comments with praise, which did not sit well with some critics.
Once the post gained over 79,000 views, fans went into full support mode for Jeremy Peña.
@MLB posted: "Jeremy Peña is showcasing elite talent on both sides of the ball this season! He is top 5 in the league in both fWAR and bWAR."
The post was a direct highlight of not only the player but also his exceptional season, which was well-received by most fans. After the post went viral, fans went on to praise Peña for his performance.
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One Astros fan celebrated, saying, @0xZachCT commented, 'Great season so far."
Fan reactions show fierce loyalty
Fans did not leave a single moment in praising Peña for his stellar play. The range of comments on the post clearly shows their fierce loyalty towards Jeremy Peña and the Houston Astros.
@mmcarlosalberto wrote "Keep pushing Jeremy," while @Stixmetax added "He is having a great season."
What's remarkable is how fans are defending Peña's credentials.
@TheMLBDigest shared insider information: "Altuve gave him big props earlier in the season. He said he was surprised the @astros haven't signed him to an extension yet."
The support from fans, though perceived as passionate by many, several critics did not appreciate the overwhelming praise for Peña. There was a controversial comment on the post saying, @TheKingSource posted "NO JUST PROVING HOW BLATANTLY THE CHEATSTROS ARE CHEATING!"
However, the majority of fans continued their support with comments like @adivraza stating, "That's impressive, Jeremy Pea is really shining this year.
Love seeing players excel like that."
Some fans are making bold All-Star predictions, with @Novafan1522 commenting "Prob should be the all-star SS" and @Framchise declaring him the "best ss in the league rn."
The debates extended to comparisons with other elite shortstops, as @PeterPiperReady wrote, "MLB will glaze Pena and Swanson but will never admit that Lindor is still great," while @NixonandIke responded, "I'll take Lindor every day of the week."
@SyedMudasir107 captured the overall sentiment: "Jeremy Peña is quietly becoming a superstar — elite defence, clutch bat, and now top 5 in WAR? Put some respect on his name!"
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While Jeremy Peña continues to show his elite talent on the field, his strong fan base is out there supporting him through and through. With the All-Star break approaching, it remains to be seen whether Peña will receive the recognition his fans believe he deserves.
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