@JohnnyGiunta_ Not even his peak. He’s far from his 2023 form. A couple good games aren’t gonna change that. We need at least a week of slug and run production before we can start hoping again. For all of our mental healths
@JohnnyGiunta_ Obviously the original reply was an exaggeration, as most things are on this app. I listen to ur pod, you were listing stats like they matter. When you watch his at bats now compared to past years (as you and I do), you can easily tell he’s so far away from his peak.
@JGoldberg12 His inability to make an adjustment is what’s going on. Many analysts and former players have broken down the differences in his swing from the playoffs compared to now. His stubbornness/ego is killing this team.
@JohnnyGiunta_ And the fact he has quotes about him worrying about hitting 300 and hitting for contact is fkn insane. Dude rolls out of bed and hits the ball 110 mph. Maximize your power by hitting the fucking ball in the air and the hits will come. All the recourses and 0 adjustments. Insanity
@JohnnyGiunta_ This guy needs to change his fucking swing for optimal launch angle. You gotta think it’s just his stubbornness at this point. Everyone else can make adjustments except him. Barker has been saying it forever, dude has no plan B.
@JohnnyGiunta_ Gotta have hope. Numbers don’t show it but he had some good competitive at bats in the alds. His power potential is exactly what this offence needs right now