Sometimes, less is more. Just ask Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber.
Schwarber came into camp this season 30 pounds lighter than last year. Yes, best-shape-of-his-life stories abound in spring. And no, a dramatic offseason workout regimen does not automatically equal better results. Just ask New York Mets ace Noah Syndergaard, who tacked on muscle last offseason and missed most of 2017 to injury.
So far, however, Schwarber's weight loss appears to be paying dividends. Through 19 Cactus League games, he hit .333 with three doubles, a triple and four home runs while swiping four bases.