The Angels have struggled mightily with runners in scoring position while their best clutch hitter has been injured. Manager Phil Nevin says the other players do better even when they are watching …
Part of the solution to the Angels’ maddening struggle to produce with runners in scoring position might be just days away.
The numbers support Nevin’s assertion that Rendon impacts his teammates, with the caveat the correlation doesn’t necessarily equal causation. Of all the issues that have contributed to the Angels’ mediocre 31-30 record, their performance with runners in scoring position has been one of the most significant problems.
Whether there’s a tangible skill that helps hitters perform in those situations is one of the sport’s great debates. Infielder Brandon Drury said there are some specific times, like with a runner at third and less than two outs, that require a different approach, but for the most part, those at-bats with runners in scoring position should be no different.
Mike Trout has struck out in 31.7% of his 60 plate appearances with a runner in scoring position, contributing to his .200 average in those situations.
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