Despite not matching his peak performance, Yankees‘ third baseman Josh Donaldson is recording some of the most robust slugging statistics of his career. In the span of 31 games, the veteran has managed to hit 10 home runs and contributed 15 RBIs.
However, Donaldson’s overall performance is tainted by a low .146 batting average, .222 OBP, and .469 slugging percentage. His struggle to consistently get on base and frequent strikeouts contrast sharply with his remarkable 51.5% hard-hit rate, 21.2% barrel rate, 92.5 average exit velocity, and 9.3° launch angle.
Simply put, Donaldson is hitting the ball with immense power, even if these efforts are not directly translating into victories.