P&Co | Max Muncy

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'Twas a hart-stopping first inning (for Dodger fans).

Yesterday's Top Performers

Batters:

Corey Seager* (LAD): 3-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R

Max Muncy* (LAD): 2-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R

Joc Pederson* (LAD): 4-6, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R

Cody Bellinger (LAD): 2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R

George Springer (HOU): 3-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Jose Altuve (HOU): 2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

* - pictured above

Alex
Oct 15 '20

Max Muncy (2B) LA - May. 09

https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/player.php?id=740907

Muncy stated that he has been hitting in a cage "a couple times a week" but is "trying not to overdo it" in an interview with John Hartung of Spectrum SportsNet LA.

ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "Once things start up...it's going to be a lot of games in a short period of time," Muncy theorized in explaining his rationale for wanting to stay fresh during MLB's hiatus. The 29-year-old is slated to take on a near-everyday role as the Dodgers' starting first baseman in 2020, with occasional time at second base.

Alex
May 10 '20

Max Muncy (2B) LA - Apr. 11

https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/player.php?id=740654

Muncy spent time this offseason working on his approach to offspeed pitches, Cary Osborne of Dodger Insider reports.

ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite making his first All-Star team last season, Muncy struggled against offspeed offerings, batting a paltry .197 against such pitches, per Statcast. That was a significant dropoff in comparison to his 2018 campaign during which he batted .268 against offspeed pitches. As a result, Muncy consulted with Dodger hitting coaches Brant Brown and Robert Van Scoyoc in the offseason, both of whom flew to Texas to work with the slugger. Muncy also spent time addressing his defensive mechanics -- in particular his footwork -- in an effort to shore up a second self-perceived area in need of improvement. The 29-year-old is expected to play primarily at first base in 2020, though he should also see some time at second base.

Alex
Apr 11 '20

The comment below seems a million years ago.

Seadogs
Mar 21 '20

2-for-2 with a homer yesterday as the Dodgers thumped the Giants in Scottsdale

Weather: 66 degrees, Partly Cloudy

Wind: 11 mph, Out to CF

T: 3.05 (:15 delay)

Att: 8,045

I'm pretending I was there.

Alex
Feb 23 '20

The 2013 Mesa Solar Sox (AZ Fall League) roster included these hitters: Muncy, Albert Almora, Kris Bryant, C.J. Cron, Brian Goodwin, Addison Russell, Jorge Soler, and Steven Souza, Junior.

jem1776
Feb 8 '20

Agreed to a three-year contract extension for $24.5 million. Team option for $13 million or $1.5 million buyout in 2023.

Max probably thought, Hey, I want an opt-out option. Then thought, Nah.

Alex
Feb 7 '20

Surprising that Max's HR/FB was actually lower last last year, even if just sightly.

Alex
Dec 16 '19

Fangraphs 2018: WAR 5.2 Bat 36 Field 0 Run 3 HR/FB 29% Pull 45% Hard 47% IFFB 6%
Fangraphs 2019: WAR 4.8 Bat 27 Field 1 Run 5 HR/FB 27% Pull 44% Hard 46% IFFB 4%

Alex
Dec 16 '19

Tm	Lg	YEAR	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BA	OBP	SLG	BB%	SO%	BABIP	G/L/F %	$4x4	$5x5
LAD	AAA	2017	109	320	62	99	54	84	20	1	12	44	3	6	.309	.414	.491	14	22	.387	n/a
LAD	AAA	2018	9	32	7	10	6	5	2	0	2	4	0	0	.312	.421	.562	16	13	.320	n/a
LAD	NL	2018	137	395	75	104	79	131	17	2	35	79	3	0	.263	.391	.582	16	27	.299	34/21/45	24	23
LAD	NL	2019	141	487	101	122	90	149	22	1	35	98	4	1	.251	.374	.515	15	25	.283	38/23/39	21	21
LAD	NL	2020	58	203	36	39	39	60	4	0	12	27	1	0	.192	.331	.389	16	24	.203	44/14/42	10	12
LAD	NL	2021	131	456	89	115	77	112	24	2	34	86	2	1	.252	.371	.537	14	21	.260	38/21/41	19	19
Career		6yrs	563	1756	328	422	314	507	77	6	121	307	10	2	.240	.362	.498	15	24	.264	n/a

Max Muncy Los Angeles Dodgers

Age: 31 (August 25, 1990) | 6' 0" | 210lbs. | Bats: Left 1B-35 2B-12 3B-16 DH-2 PH-30