By now, everyone knows that Ceddanne Rafaela is bursting with both speed and outstanding defense. If he improved his approach and made more contact, the former would allow him to cause havoc on the basepaths. This spring, he’s looked slightly better in that department. That trend continued on Wednesday, when he went 1-for-3 with a double—his third of the Grapefruit League—against the Yankees. Of his nine spring hits, six have gone for extra bases, including three home runs.

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