But that could explain why Hosmer slumped badly after the All-Star break last season, and why he started this season with a .203 average through 18 games.
Another explanation: Bad luck.
According to Statcast™, Hosmer's expected batting average this season -- based on exit velocity and launch angle combinations -- is .326. That gap from his real average is .123 points, the second-largest gap of any hitter in baseball behind Toronto's Devon Travis (xBA of .