Trevor Story on Legendary Stadiums and All-Star Voting

Trevor Story has already grabbed his share of history in his first Major League Baseball season. Now he’s embracing yet another piece of history as the Colorado Rockies continue their East Coast swing.

Following four games in Miami, the Rockies rolled into the Bronx to take on the New York Yankees for a pair of contests at Yankee Stadium. For Story, it’s a chance to soak in the history that’s associated with the 27-time World Champions.

“Growing up, you hear about Yankee Stadium and watching games and the history,” Story said. “It’s one of those bucket list stadiums you want to go to. I’m going to go out and check out Monument Park before the game tomorrow.”

Story has already hit a ball over the Green Monster in Fenway Park, calling it “awesome” and “a bucket list moment.” It’s one of 18 homers Story has belted so far this season, tying him for third in the National League and just two behind co-leader and teammate Nolan Arenado.

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Story’s first time at Yankee Stadium matches the numerous other firsts he has encountered going from MLB stadium to stadium. He says it’s part of the job and simply takes it in stride.

“I don’t really do anything different unless it has certain dimensions like Fenway,” Story said. “I check it out during (batting practice) and see how ground balls are coming and how quick the infield is.”

Story’s 18 homers are impressive but it still hasn’t allowed the rookie to gain much ground in voting for the All-Star Game. In the latest results, he trails Chicago’s Addison Russell by more than 280,000 votes. Story says he is focused more on his play rather than starting the Midsummer Classic.

“I don’t really try to keep an eye out (on the results),” Story said. “Some of the guys might tell me, but it’s not like I am keeping up with every update. Whatever happens, happens. We’ll see how it goes.”

After hitting one of five solo homers in Sunday’s 5-3 win over the Marlins in south Florida, Story said he doesn’t read too much into the home run indulgence on Sunday that followed three games of offensive struggles for the Rockies.

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“There wasn’t one thing in particular. Maybe we were just a little more aggressive,” Trevor Story said of Colorado’s approach on Sunday. “It’s a long season. You’re always going to be clicking together as an offense. You have to stay with the process and keep battling and that’s what we did the first three days in Miami. It showed last night.”