Rafael Devers struggles at the plate for San Francisco Giants

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Rafael Devers struggles at the plate for San Francisco Giants
Summary

Rafael Devers remains a prominent player for the San Francisco Giants but is currently experiencing a significant downturn in performance. With a batting average of.235 and tied for the league lead in doubles at 21, his overall numbers have declined from previous seasons. Metrics indicate Devers is struggling with contact and pitch recognition, reflected in his increased strikeout rate of 30.3%, the highest of his career. The Giants have not seen a return on their investment in Devers since acquiring him last year, prompting questions about his future performance. The team continues to seek improvement as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers
  • Devers is hitting.235/.293/.413 this season.
  • He leads the league with 21 doubles but has only 9 home runs.
  • His strikeout rate is at a career-high 30.3% during the 2026 season.
  • Devers has shown declines in contact rate and pitch recognition since 2024.
  • The Giants acquired Devers a year ago but have not seen expected returns.
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  • 5:27 PMYahoo SportsRafael Devers won’t get much better than this
What they're saying
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Oh well. You win some, you lose some. Or, in the Giants’ case, you mostly lose. It has been a year since the Giants traded for Rafael Devers, and like most of their big swings since allowing Buster Posey to take the reins of the front office, the team has come up empty and looked […]

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