I have not given up on this season, however, I do think that the problem is with the coaching staff – I think many of the hitters are trying for the long ball when they should be shortening up. Witness one Cody Bellinger’s success in August after adjusting. Joc Pederson has done the same thing but has revereted back to many of his old habits lately.
Chris Taylor has 147 strikeouts, but that’s not that bad for a guy who has 31 Home Runs. What? Oh, I transposed that number – he has 13 Home Runs? What the hell is he swinging like that for?