Cubs' Dansby Swanson struggles against off-speed pitches this season

The Chicago Cubs sit third in the National League Central with a record of 38-36 as of June 17. Despite injuries to several key pitchers, the team's offense remains competitive, largely due to leading the league in walks. However, shortstop Dansby Swanson is having a difficult season, hitting.175 with seven home runs over 70 games. He has performed poorly against off-speed pitches, batting.067 against curveballs and.051 against sliders, impacting his average and the types of pitches he sees. Swanson's defensive skills are still strong, which may be crucial for the Cubs moving forward.

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