A Brilliant Batting Performance Amidst Team Struggles
Paul Goldschmidt has been a beacon of excellence for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a season marred by subpar performances from the rest of the team.
Goldschmidt, the 34-year-old first baseman, is having one of the best seasons of his career. Through 140 games, he is batting .330 with 37 home runs, 116 RBIs, and an OPS of 1.034. He leads the National League in batting average, on-base percentage (.407), slugging percentage (.627), and OPS. His performance has been all the more impressive given the struggles of the Diamondbacks, who are currently in last place in the NL West with a record of 51-89.
Exceptional Batting Statistics
- .330 batting average
- 37 home runs
- 116 RBIs
- 1.034 OPS
Goldschmidt’s success has been driven by his ability to hit for power and average. He has consistently hit the ball hard all season, with a hard-hit rate of 44.9%, which is the second-highest in the league. He also has a low strikeout rate of 17.8%, which is ninth-best in the NL.
Carrying a Lackluster Team
Despite Goldschmidt’s impressive performance, the Diamondbacks have struggled to win games. The team has been hampered by a lack of consistent pitching and defense. The Diamondbacks’ pitching staff has the highest ERA in the NL, and their defense has committed the most errors in the league.
Goldschmidt has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Diamondbacks. He is one of the best hitters in baseball, and he has shown his value to the team despite the lack of support around him. He is a key reason why the Diamondbacks still have a chance to make a run at a wild-card berth.
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Z. McDowell
