If it seems like a repetitive trend when it comes to the Cubs’ core players, that’s because it is. Like Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Báez, Kyle Schwarber had a pitiful season. With a BABIP of .218, the left fielder can at least blame some bad luck for his awful season at the plate. That’s the lone saving grace of his season, however.
Then there is the notion that he let himself fall into some previously bad habits when it came to maintaining his athleticism, something that clearly hurt his outfield play.