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Watch: Houston Astros Star Crushes a Ball in Family Pickup Game

Houston Astros star shortstop Jeremy Peña was seen crushing a baseball in a friendly pickup game with his family.

Kade Kistner

Watch: Houston Astros Star Crushes a Ball in Family Pickup Game
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The season may be over, but Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña isn't taking any breaks. . . sort of. Peña is spending part of his offseason at home in the Dominican Republic with family and was recently spotted crushing a ball in a friendly pickup game.

Peña obliterated a ball and had fun rounding the "bases" as he celebrated.

The shortstop is coming off of one of the best rookie campaigns the Astros have seen in seasons. While he came up short in the American League Rookie of the Year voting, he did take home the World Series MVP award. The shortstop was also awarded the Gold Glove for his stellar defensive play at the position.

During the six game World Series, Peña slashed an absurd .400/.423/.600 with one home run. He will look to continue his torrid streak when Houston begins its 2023 MLB season on March 30 against the Chicago White Sox.

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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