For those who have a look at the highest hitters this month, you will notice family names equivalent to Freddie Freeman, Rafael Devers and José Ramirez among the many leaders in common. You will notice Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber among the many house run leaders, and Jackson Chourio, Francisco Lindor and Bobby Witt Jr. main the best way in stolen bases.
There are additionally loads of sizzling bats from surprising sources that may sneak in amongst these massive names, however you could decide in the event that they’re price rostering for the lengthy haul or if they may disappear after a red-hot stretch (keep in mind Kyren Paris?).
In his first 10 video games since being recalled, Cincinnati’s Will Benson hit .400 with 5 homers (all of which got here in 4 consecutive video games), 11 RBIs, seven runs, a stolen base and a 1.471 OPS.
That form of efficiency, irrespective of how small the pattern dimension, will garner consideration, and it’s deserving as a result of this can be a participant who hit 104 round-trippers and stole 102 bases over 4 seasons within the minors. It is a participant who confirmed off his energy and pace potential in 2023 when he smashed 11 homers and stole 19 bases whereas hitting .275 in 108 video games regardless of placing out in 31.3 p.c of his plate appearances. Heck, he hit 14 dingers and stole 16 bases in 128 video games final yr, regardless of hitting .187 and placing out in practically 40 p.c of his plate appearances.
