BRADENTON, Fla. -- While it’s probably too much to hope for a playoff berth or a winning record out of the Pirates this year, one thing fans can realistically hope for is for Ke’Bryan Hayes to produce more on offense.
Hampered by a left wrist injury he suffered during the second game of the season, sapping him most of his power and having him finish with a .689 OPS. He showed much more promise at the plate the year prior and could be a cornerstone of that next competitive team, so improvement is necessary.