It continues to be a hot topic of debate among Chicago Cubs fans: How good is Kris Bryant? Go on Twitter and you’ll find his strongest supporters as well as his biggest detractors. Those who think he’s overrated often claim that he doesn’t come through in clutch situations.
Looking at Bryant’s traditional batting numbers, it’s easy to see how he could at least have that reputation. He’s batting .280 this season with 26 home runs, yet he’s only driven in 64. Even in his MVP season of 2016 – also the Cubs’ championship season – Bryant batted .