Giancarlo Stanton remains a powerhouse in baseball, capable of delivering some of the hardest hits in the game. However, his recent performance has shown a noticeable shift, with a significant portion of his hits being singles. Yankees teammate Aaron Judge humorously noted that Stanton “is a singles hitter now,” which, while exaggerated, does reflect a recent trend in Stanton’s hitting.
In July, Stanton accumulated 13 hits, with four homers, two doubles, and a surprising seven singles. Historically, Stanton has a career average of about 52.2% of his hits being singles, but this season, that percentage has jumped to 68%. It’s important to note that this change could be due to a small sample size, and Stanton has previously demonstrated his ability to rapidly return to hitting home runs, as he did in the last postseason.
The recent surge in singles could simply be a temporary phase as Stanton adjusts or refines his approach. Fans can remain hopeful, as his power potential remains intact, and he has the capability to unleash a streak of home runs at any moment.
With Stanton’s power still present, observers are eager to see how he will adjust in the upcoming games, potentially leading to a return to his typical slugging form.