Brayan Rocchio's OBP continues to rise as the Cleveland Guardians look for more offense out of their shortstops.
won the everyday shortstop role coming out of spring training. So far, he’s been as-advertised on defense ranking in the 86th percentile in outs above average, but the offense has taken a while to come around.’s top prospects for so many years. He’s only hitting .214 on the year and has an xBA of .232.
However, Rocchio’s plate discipline is beginning to improve which could be a sign that he’s seeing the ball better and is getting ready to break out for the Guardians. Over Rocchio’s last seven games, he has a slash line of .313/.353/.500 and his strong OBP goes back to the last 30 games where it’s been at .314.on Tuesday was a perfect example of his improved plate discipline as he worked a 10-pitch at-bat that ended in a walk. Rocchio eventually came around to score after aWe also have to remember that Rocchio is still 23 years old. He had a solid stretch at the plate when he was called up last season and then pitchers adjusted to him.
The Guardians are in a position to get back to the playoffs but need another bat. Acquiring a shortstop with a little more pop (say someone likeThe trade deadline is still a month and a half away so Rocchio still has time to prove this improved plate discipline can turn into more offense for the Guardians.
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