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12 of his 20 HRs allowed were to the leadoff hitter in an inning. (15 of 20 were with bases empty)
His slashline against leadoff inning hitters: .258/.294/.608 (.902).
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That definitely matches what the eye is seeing out there. We had a vague feeling that at times he over-challenged, but couldn't put the finger on when, exactly. Thanks.
As you mention, it seems like that would be correctable -