Mookie Betts has taken a step back from the MVP performance he showcased last season with the Boston Red Sox. He’s still among the elite five-tool players in baseball but his baffling struggles against left-handed pitching have put a damper on his offensive production.
Betts entered the day with a shockingly low .194 average and .528 OPS against lefties this season. Only three of his 12 hits went for extra bases, all doubles, and he had driven in only four runs.
This is a drastic change of pace for a hitter who has historically faired slightly better against southpaws with a .