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Former Texas A&M star Jace LaViolette hit his first professional home run after overcoming a hand injury that impacted his rookie season. Despite a slow start with a .160 batting average, he is showing signs of improvement with a three-game hitting streak.
Itâs been a long road back to the diamond for former Texas A&M star Jace LaViolette. After a hand injury derailed his rookie season and limited his development window, the Aggiesâ allâtime home run king is finally getting meaningful reps in professional ball. The early results have been uneven, but on Sunday morning, he crossed an important milestone.
LaVioletteâs start has been understandably slow as he shakes off rust. Through six games, heâs hitting .160 with 15 strikeouts, but the underlying signs of progress are there. Heâs now on a threeâgame hitting streak, and his first RBIs as a pro came in dramatic fashion.
With two on and a 3â0 count, LaViolette was given the green light and he didnât miss. The leftâhanded slugger unloaded on a pitch and launched a noâdoubt shot over the centerâfield wall for his first professional home run, a reminder of the elite power that made him one of the most feared hitters in college baseball.
Itâs still extremely early in his pro career, and like many young hitters, the key will be reducing the swingâandâmiss. The power is real, the defensive tools are solid, and the makeup has never been in question. If he can tighten his plate discipline, long considered the biggest knock on his profile, LaViolette has the potential to grow into a dangerous, everyday hitter at the next level.
Below, you can view his first home run as a pro.
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Aggie legend Jace LaViolette launches first professional home run
Jace LaViolette suffered a hand injury that derailed his rookie season and limited his development.
Jace LaViolette has played six games in his professional career so far.
Jace LaViolette's first professional home run marked an important milestone in his career, showcasing the power that made him a feared hitter in college baseball.

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