However, as we’ve seen before with Belt, hot starts can be derailed by slumps or injuries. So, should Giants fans be concerned that this year will be the same?
Last year was supposed to be Belt’s break-out year. He was hitting the ball well and was leading the team with a career-high 18 home runs before a concussion derailed his year. There were concerns over the off-season as to just how much the concussion (his fourth) would affect him not just on the field, but off it as well.
I can’t speak to his off-the-field life, but it’s clear that on the field this year he’s been the Brandon Belt we’ve always dreamed of.