The Dodgers’ Enigma: What’s Holding Back Baseball’s Most Promising Powerhouse?
Basically, Betts no longer hits the ball hard or possesses elite speed. His margin for error is much lower than it used to be. And if he can’t lift the ball at the perfect angle anymore, it’s going to be difficult to slug how he has in the past – even with his elite decision-making skills at the plate still intact.
Unless Betts morphs back into a star, the Dodgers are going to have a hard time replacing his elite production.
Déjà Vu
It’s fair to worry about Betts, especially if his struggles extend into the postseason. But for the most part, the lineup has been fine without his usual elite production. The Dodgers’ offensive TRACR is still third-best in baseball, behind only the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.



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