Can you imagine that Christian Yelich was already one of the best hitters on the planet for two years, when he was named the National League’s most valuable player and finished second in the same ballot the next season?
However, since these two campaigns, it is no longer the same player that we see evolving on the ground. I know it, I have it in my pool…
It must be said that the injuries greatly slowed the outfielder. This is one of the reasons why, from the 2020 to 2022 season, he posted an OPS of .745, hitting 35 long balls in nearly 1,400 batting appearances.
To change the sidewind, Yelich changed her routine during the offseason. And it seems to be paying off since the start of spring camp in the Cactus League. We see more and more the power he has already displayed.
However, Yelich will have to continue his momentum from March during the next campaign, because with a 9-year contract and $215 million in his pocket, it is a dear price for his performances over the past three seasons.
Without putting pressure on himself to return exactly to his former standards, the outfielder can certainly set higher goals than what he has accomplished lately. He will thus help a formation of the Milwaukee Brewers who will need it in order to participate in the playoffs.
