As the 2026 MLB season approaches its one-third point, several notable trends have surfaced across the league.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has gone 197 plate appearances without a home run entering Tuesday's games. Despite strong contact metrics, including a 92.1 mph average exit velocity, his increased opposite-field approach has limited power output.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. ended a 207 at-bat drought with a 451-foot home run on Saturday afternoon as the San Diego Padres fell to the Washington Nationals 9-4 at Nationals Park.
The San Diego Padres sit at 29-20 and trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by just 1 1/2 games in the NL West, yet their top hitters have posted disappointing numbers through nearly two months of the 2026 season.
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San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has recorded one of the highest hard-hit rates in Major League Baseball this season. Despite the strong contact, he has yet to hit a home run and is batting just .242 with an OPS+ of 71.
Two months into the 2026 Major League Baseball season, a list of ten players stands out for their potential impact on the playoff race and trade deadline.
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Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto offered his take on Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's recent hitting performance during a Friday appearance on MLB Network. Votto focused on Ohtani's approach at the plate rather than overall results.
Aaron Judge has hit 16 home runs through his team's first 48 games this season. The slugger is on pace for 54 homers and stands just one short of becoming the first player ever with five 50-homer seasons.
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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson played his 823rd consecutive game on Sunday, moving into sole possession of 10th place on MLB's all-time list. He also hit his 14th home run of the season during the contest.