Let’s get the ugly out of the way. It’s not hard to find: Muncy’s overall stats this season tell the tale of a rookie struggling in his maiden voyage around the league. If all you have to go on are the numbers on his ledger you will not be encouraged: Through 17 games, Muncy is batting .185/.200/.315 (48 wRC+) with a 29.1% K rate and in the field he has been charged with 4 errors for a .929 fielding percentage, -2 DRS and -3 OAA.
To my eyes, though, and to the deeper look at the stat sheet, Muncy’s past and projected future are not ugly so much as they are a blend of good and bad.