Miguel Cabrera’s power numbers have been in obvious decline since he hit 38 home runs in 2016. In the following years, plagued by injuries and off-field issues, the boom in his bat has fizzled, reducing him to a slow, expensive singles hitter at best. So far this season, hopes that specific injuries were the culprit are fading. Instead, it appears that he is getting closer and closer to his nadir.
Dan Szymborski of ZiPS fame made on observation on Twitter earlier this week regarding Cabrera’s ability to handle fastballs, specifically those thrown in the heart of the hitting zone.