Fernando Tatís Jr. is hitting again, with a 148 wRC+ since May 18, indicating his offensive production is 48% better than league average.
What's behind the improvement?
Tatís' hard-hit rate is 53.0%, a top-15 mark in the Majors, and he's posting a 59.2% hard-hit rate in June.
He's been hitting the ball hard all year, but now he's finding holes, with his OPS improving from .609 in March/April to .713 in May to .800 in June.
Why the change?
Tatís is pulling the ball more, with his pull rate surging to 33.2% in May, and his pull air rate is increasing, allowing him to tap into his power.
In March/April, Tatís pulled the ball just 21.2% of the time, with a pull air rate under 10%, but he's now making adjustments to his approach.
What's next for Fernando Tatís Jr.?
Tatís feels he's been hitting the ball hard all year, and it's just a matter of getting some breaks, saying "I feel like I've been hitting the ball hard since the beginning of the year, and finally got some holes here and there to get my knocks in."
He's competing every day, giving his best effort, and the results are starting to show, with his improved statistics reflecting his hard work.
Tatís is still scorching the ball, and his ability to pull the ball in the air will be key to his continued success, as he looks to build on his recent form and help his team win.