Braves slugging prospect Eric Hartman had been in a slump this month. Not anyone. He clubbed two homers Wednesday as part of his second-straight three-hit night.
If it seems like the Braves give up a lot of hits in 0-2 and 1-2 counts, it's because they do.
Atlanta ranks 28th in baseball in opponents' average on 0-2 counts and ranks 25th in 0-2 and 1-2 counts combined.
Braves fans may be surprised to learn that the team has a significant number of 1-2-3 innings on offense. The sixth-most in baseball, in fact.
That's something they should address at the Trade Deadline. I discuss it in today's Braves newsletter (link below).
