Shildt, a former St. Louis Cardinals manager, said Arraez’s bat-to-ball skills are similar to those of retired catcher Yadier Molina. Shildt added that Arraez’s attentiveness during games, including from inside the dugout, reminds him of another Cardinals great, Albert Pujols.

Luis Arraez continues to prove he's the best contact hitter in the league. The Padres leadoff man won his third consecutive batting title.

By day’s end, Arraez had officially locked up his third straight batting title, which also made him the first player to ever win one with three different teams. He won the NL title for Miami last season and the American League title in 2022 with the Twins.