Wilyer Abreu, Alex Bregman enhance hitting with adjustments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Wilyer Abreu and Alex Bregman have made notable mechanical adjustments that have improved their hitting performance this season. Since mid-July, Bregman has raised his batting average to.291 and hit 12 home runs, while altering his swing angle. Abreu has increased his hard-hit rate and pull air rate since July, though his batting average has dipped to.236. Both players are adjusting their approaches, which reflect in their game statistics and overall contributions. Their ongoing developments signal increased offensive potential for their respective teams.
- •Bregman has hit.291 with 12 home runs since July 11.
- •Abreu's pull air rate has increased from 17.2% to 22% post-July.
- •Abreu's hard-hit rate has improved since adjusting his swing.
- •Bregman is maintaining a 15.7% strikeout rate during his stretch.
- •Both players are demonstrating significant mechanical changes in their hitting.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Key recent baseball hitter changes: Why Wilyer Abreu, Alex Bregman, others are surging
"Eric Samulski reviews some mechanical and batting stance changes that are leading to boosts in hitter performances
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