I mean, yes, but
Total theory here, but I can't help but wonder how the new contract and the departures surrounding the lineup might have affected his mentality? One can see how he could have entered the season feeling like he needed to press and carry the team.
Possible, but frankly I don’t see that at all. It’s still early, and it’s not like he’s been awful. And his fielding has been excellent
Devers is what he is, and that’s a very dangerous hitter. He also tends to be streaky.
Part of what makes him so successful is his ability to hit good and bad pitches extremely hard. It is a rare skill, and I wouldn’t mess with him.
Total theory here, but I can't help but wonder how the new contract and the departures surrounding the lineup might have affected his mentality? One can see how he could have entered the season feeling like he needed to press and carry the team.
Possible, but frankly I don’t see that at all. It’s still early, and it’s not like he’s been awful. And his fielding has been excellent
Devers is what he is, and that’s a very dangerous hitter. He also tends to be streaky.
Part of what makes him so successful is his ability to hit good and bad pitches extremely hard. It is a rare skill, and I wouldn’t mess with him.