Kyle Tucker sits amid Dodger Stadium slump
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are facing Milwaukee Brewers Jacob Misiorowski, who has been the best pitcher in baseball this season, the toughest right-hander in the game who throws 105 mph. But in the corner outfielders the Dodgers on Saturday are starting a pair of right-handed hitters Teoscar Hernández and Alex Call. Hernández has slumped […]
Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is struggling mightily at home plate this season, causing his manager Dave Roberts to consider sitting him more often against right-handed pitchers. The 23-year-old is hitting just .192/.270/.276 with a 62 wRC+ at Dodger Stadium, which is significantly worse than his overall career numbers of .268/.355/.489 with a 133 wRC+. Tucker's poor performance at home is particularly glaring, as he hasn't hit a single extra-base hit or home run in his last 48 plate appearances at Dodger Stadium.
The frustration is palpable, with manager Roberts expressing empathy for Tucker's situation, stating, "For Kyle, being at home right now, I see the frustration. I felt for him to kind of use today as a work day, then he’ll be back in there tomorrow, and he’ll play all three in Denver." Tucker is currently facing Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who is widely regarded as the best pitcher in baseball this season, a right-hander who throws a blistering 105 mph.
Despite his recent struggles, Tucker has shown flashes of brilliance on the road, where he is hitting a more respectable .275/.371/.469 with a 131 wRC+. The stark contrast in Tucker's performance between home and away games has left his manager puzzled, with Roberts admitting, "I don’t think we have a reason behind it. I wouldn’t say he’s fixated on it, but certainly he’s conscious of it."
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