Dylan Crews struggles with batting average in major league return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Dylan Crews of the Washington Nationals has appeared in 16 games since his return to the major leagues on June 6, 2026, after a stint in Triple A. Despite showing improvements in certain metrics, he maintains a.197 batting average and low walk rate of 1.5%. His increased exit velocity suggests potential, yet issues like high chase rates and low pulled flyball rates hinder his performance. Moving forward, adjustments are necessary to enhance his offensive contributions.
- •Crews recorded an average exit velocity of 90.8 MPH.
- •His strikeout rate improved from 23.6% to 18.5%.
- •He has only one walk in 65 plate appearances.
- •The Nationals hope to see better slugging numbers from him.
- •Crews must adjust his hitting approach to maximize power potential.
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