It’s weird to suggest that Kris Bryant is going to break out in the second half when he already owns a .397 wOBA with 17 homers. But the All-Star is implementing another adjustment that could lead to even loftier numbers when the Cubs begin their second-half push.
Known for hitting the ball in the air, Bryant has actually lifted fewer pitches recently. Whereas his launch angle is typically between 17-22 degrees, it has dropped to around the league average of 12 percent over his most recent 50 batted balls. Rather than being a fluke or cause for alarm, this downward trend is reason to believe he’s headed for even better results.