Evan Longoria is back in more ways than one

Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsBefore Evan Longoria went on the injured list with plantar fasciitis, he was one of the hottest hitters in baseball. Much like the Giants themselves, Longoria got off to a painfully slow start, but when July rolled around, he kicked into a higher gear. It’s no coincidence that as soon as he went down, the offense quieted.

With the use of Baseball Savant’s new rolling leaderboard, we can see just how Longoria’s resurgence compares with other improvements around the league. Over his last 50 plate appearances, Longoria has posted an xwOBA of .507. His .180 point improvement over his previous 50 is the fifth-largest in baseball. If you’re thinking, “Okay, he was just a…