PT TOMORROW: AL Central—O'Hearn out, Duda in at 1B in KC
Jun 17 2019
Lucas Duda (1B/DH, KC) returned from the Injured List this past week and immediately bumped the struggling Ryan O’Hearn (1B, KC) who has so far been unable to recapture the offensive magic from the last year (.262/.353/.597 with 12 home runs in 149 ABs) that had Royals fans excited about his power potential entering the 2019 season. The biggest change for O’Hearn this season is in his batted ball profile as the 2018 line 35% GB/19% LD/46% FB with a 209 PX/160 xPX has morphed into 50% GB/14% LD/36% FB with a below average 84 PX/89 xPX. Hitting the ball on the ground more often and with less authority has led to a 23% h% in 2019, down a full six percentage points from his previous season. Only 25, he has a little time...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Freeman earning regular playing time in COL; McCarthy hitting well at Triple-A for ARI; Devers trade fallout in SF; and LA and SD rotation updates
Jun 19 2025 8:52am
Jun 19 2025 8:52am
Could Kameron Misner's role in Tampa Bay's outfield be in danger with the impending return of Richie Palacios? Plus, the downstream effects of the Rafael Devers trade, and more.
Jun 18 2025 3:11am
Jun 18 2025 3:11am
With the Mets encountering a few bumps, Manaea and other SPs will be called upon to help even things out. Plus: 3B in MIA and PHI; DH in WAS; RF in ATL; more.
Jun 16 2025 3:05am
Jun 16 2025 3:05am
The Cardinals are on a five-game skid and their struggles at the end of games could result in a shake-up at the end of games.
Jun 14 2025 3:06am
Jun 14 2025 3:06am
Colt Keith is playing some third base, Lenyn Sosa is set to return, and more from around the division.
Jun 13 2025 3:05am
Jun 13 2025 3:05am
