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Blue Jays' Clement Faces Contact Slump
9 Apr
Summary
- Ernie Clement set an MLB record with 30 postseason hits.
- His average exit velocity dropped from 86.6 MPH to 84.9 MPH.
- Clement is popping up the ball at double last season's rate.
Ernie Clement, known for his record-breaking 30 hits in the last postseason, is facing challenges in the current MLB season. Despite his past success, his early-season performance shows concerning Statcast numbers. Clement's average exit velocity has fallen from 86.6 MPH last season to 84.9 MPH this year.
Furthermore, Clement has not yet achieved a 'barrel,' a metric for optimal exit velocity and launch angle. He is also popping the ball up at twice the rate he did previously. While Clement is a skilled contact hitter and expected to improve, the Blue Jays require him to hit the ball with more force and precision for the team to achieve greater success.
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