I get that other teams are pitching around Joey Votto because no one else in the lineup is hitting. But if you’re wondering why the Reds offense has been so bad, start with Votto’s lack of power. Out of 186 qualified batters in the major leagues, Votto’s isolated power (ISO) is .014, which is the absolute lowest. Votto’s net offensive contribution has been negative so far. Of course, Votto’s power outage is nowhere near the only reason the Reds are struggling. The list of factors is long, but Votto’s microscopic ISO is at the top.
Another solid start for Homer Bailey.