At his best, Bogaerts goes to the opposite field. But during a frustrating season-opening slide, he's been limited to being a pull hitter.
SAN DIEGO — After batting leadoff for the 21st time in 21 starts, after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, and after seeing his OPS drop to .511, practically waved off questions about a pair of topics that have gained attention amid a dismal beginning to his season. His struggles, the second baseman said, had nothing to do with where he was batting in the lineup.
That’s frustrating because now you only have, like, the middle and the side of the field.” Like every other hitter, Bogaerts has endured slumps before. This latest one, however, is magnified because it has come at the beginning of a season — not to mention the second season of an 11-year deal that currently looks like a significant overpay. Bogaerts is owed $25 annually through 2033, when he will be 41.
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