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Jun 2024

Feels like Starlyn Caba has completely stopped hitting

5 for 34 since his 3 for 3 day on June 4th... BUT he does have 14 walks in those 11 games

One good thing, one bad--looks like he's not swinging a lot out of the zone, but he should be hitting the ball more consistently when he does swing. Maybe he's adjusting to swing changes they've asked him to make...

...which computes to an OBP of .396. In other words, they're not pitching to him any more.

[5 H +14 BB = 19 OB; 34 AB + 14 BB = 48 PA; 19/48 = .395833]

I see nothing "bad" in these numbers. Nothing at all.

He's 18, has a great feel of the K zone, 24% walk rate, has never grounded into a DP as a pro.
Should add 15-20 lbs the next three years, develop alley power.
So right now, I just want to see him cut down on Ks and make consistent contact with strikes with good swing mechanics.