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After striking out 15 batters per nine innings in the minors in 2023, Andrew Abbott made his MLB debut with this team. A player (15[2])on this team has the longest name in MLB history, though his jersey (15[1])displays (-5[1])its shortened form, Encarnacion. In 2022, (15[2])that player (15[1])joined AA (“double A”) Chattanooga when he was acquired by this team in exchange for Tyler Mahle. This team’s 2023 home run leader, (*) Spencer (10[1])Steer, played in a rookie-laden infield alongside Matt McLain and a rookie shortstop who threw the hardest-thrown infield assist (10[1])ever tracked. It’s not the Royals, but this team’s shortstop was tied for the MLB’s fastest sprint speed in 2023, and leads the MLB this year in stolen bases. (10[1])Elly De La Cruz headlines the young core of, (10[1])for 10 points, what NL Central ball club whose previous core was led by Joey Votto? ■END■

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