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.

San Diego Padres second basemen Luis Arraez is expected to be in the starting lineup Sunday, according to manager Mike Shildt. Arraez is on pace to reach his t