Brett Gardner's numbers have plummeted in 2016. What is causing the veteran outfielder to get fewer hits this year?
Almost a calendar year after making the All Star team for the first time, Brett Gardner's offensive production has taken a hit. In 2016, he has a slash line of .220/.350/.341, with his ability to get hits and generate power seemingly going out the window. If not for his impressive walk rate of 14.6%, we would probably be debating whether he should be dropped in the batting order.
The biggest drop-off in Gardner's production has come against left-handed pitching.