Rafael Devers Silences Critics with Clutch HR Amid Position Switch Controversy
Early in the season, Devers struggled — starting 0-for-19 with 15 strikeouts — which seemed to indicate that the move to DH was affecting his hitting. But during spring training, he was also working his way through shoulder inflammation that led the Red Sox to shut him down with eight games left last season. His swing mechanics and timing, especially with a high leg kick, were thrown off as a result.
However, Devers’ swing now appears to be in place. Granted, it’s a small sample size but in May, Devers is batting .459/.545/.676 with two doubles, two homers, 12 RBI and seven walks. And he’s struck out only seven times.
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