Pitching to Christian Yelich has to feel awful. The pitcher knows that if he even comes close a mistake, Yelich will make him pay for it. Could it be easier to just give Yelich a free pass and try the next batter? How would this impact the Milwaukee Brewers’ offense?
How hot is Yelich right now?
Through the first four games of the 2019 season, Yelich has a .500/.667/1.583 slash line. He’s blasted a homer in each of the four games he’s played in, scored six times, and driven in eight. He also sliced a double in the bottom of the ninth with two runners on, and ended the weekend with a walk-off.