Washington Nationals’ second baseman Luis García’s Chase% in 2022 was down a bit, to 37.0% from 40.8% Chase% in 2021 according to Baseball Savant, and Nats’ skipper Davey Martinez talked late in the season about the young infielder being a little more discerning when it comes to picking the pitches he can not only get to, but do damage on as he continues to develop as a big leaguer. It’s a significant distinction.
“He’s gotten better,” Martinez explained.
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“Sometimes he reverts back to chasing. But he has gotten better, so you know as long as he gets the ball in the strike zone, and he stays on the fastball, he’s done really well.