Stephen Vogt says that Bo Naylor has been working with the Cleveland Guardians hitting group to make key adjustments at the plate.
have been getting offensive production all throughout their lineup this season. One area that Cleveland is still waiting to get some more hits from is at catcher.came into the season as the team’s everyday catcher, but he’s hitting just .182/.253/.273 this year.“It’s no secret, Bo has been struggling offensively,” said Vogt.” “We’ve seen him in those at-bats where he starts to get longer expand, or put a ball in play weakly.
While Bo is certainly searching for some consistency, Vogt did offer some optimism and revealed that Naylor has recently been working on swing adjustments which could be seen in his two-hit game against the Seattle Mariners. “He fouled off some really tough pitches. I mean, Brayn Woo is really good, and got himself a pitch he could handle. He didn’t try to do too much. He stayed smooth. The adjustment he’s been working on with (Chris Valaika], , , the hitting group, we saw them tonight really on display. For him to keep that inning going get the turnover … I just really wanted to make the emphasis to Bo that his at-bats set up that two-run homer.
Bo is the Guardians’ franchise catcher. Even though he’s struggled at the plate, his defense has been a plus for the team and there’s still plenty of potential with his swing.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lessons learned in Seattle’s bullpen still benefitting Stephen Vogt: Guardians breakfastStephen Vogt said managing a bullpen requires a bit of 'driver assistance' from time to time.
Read more »
Rookie manager Stephen Vogt has Guardians off to fast start: CrowquillCleveland takes on Washington and Kansas City in six-game home stand.
Read more »
Behind The Guardians' Decision To Option Kyle ManzardoStephen Vogt explains the Cleveland Guardians' decision to option Kyle Manzardo to Triple-A.
Read more »
Guardians beat Mariners, 8-0, as Tanner Bibee strikes out 12 and Josh Naylor homers twiceSteven Kwan goes streaking for the Guardians by extending his hit streak and on base streak in the first two innings.
Read more »
Josh Naylor Talks About Turning Around Recent Struggles, Guardians NewsCleveland Guardians: Josh Naylor doesn't focus on the numbers or stats when trying to break out of a slump.
Read more »
Josh Naylor homers twice as Guardians bats rally to beat Rockies 13-7Josh Naylor had two home runs as the Guardians’ beat the Colorado Rockies 13-7 in Denver.
Read more »