Gleyber Torres' Struggles: A Deeper Dive into the Numbers
2021 Batting Splits
In 2021, Torres posted a disappointing .259 batting average, .333 on-base percentage, and .469 slugging percentage. His OPS+ of 113 was well below his career average of 124.
Pull Rate Decrease
One notable change in Torres' approach was a significant decrease in his pull rate. In his first two seasons, Torres pulled the ball 48.2% of the time on fly balls. In 2021, that number dropped to 38.8%.
2022 Batting Splits
Torres' struggles continued in 2022, with his batting average dropping to .257 and his OPS+ to 98. His pull rate remained low, at 39.1% on fly balls.
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