Male bumblebee’s do not sting. They have no stinger and simply buzz around, or dance around like the Boston Red Sox former “Killer B’s,” whose trademark is a dance in the outfield. Face it, folks, Jackie Bradley, Andrew Benintendi and Mookie Betts have no sting this season.
Rookies often hit a wall, even those projected to be a star. Mike Trout – the faux MVP of 2016 – hit just .220 in 40 games as a 19-year-old. The next season Trout was Rookie of the Year.