Something needs to change with Kyle Schwarber‘s plate approach. He has struck out at least once in his last 11 games and his strikeout percentage has actually increased from 26.1 to 32.5 since being elevated to the leadoff spot in mid-May. His average and OBP have dropped from .224/.341 to .200/.313 in that same time, not exactly what you’re looking for in a leadoff hitter.
It should be noted that his wOBA and wRC+ have actually improved from .309 and 90 to .327 and 101, but those still aren’t up to expectations. So what gives? Well, the real issue here seems to be that the slugger is too patient at the plate.