Gunnar is starting to stir.

[Roy Firestone]

The Yankee series was a huge lift for this kid...a big HR and the next night a huge double...you can see his confidence building...he can be a dangerous hitter for us...and I think he's gaining confidence by the day...Also, Ortiz is a keeper...I can see him replacing Mateo...who finally got a clutch hit tonight...

[Gurgi]

Finally Gunnar seems to have a handle on what is going on.  Ortiz really looks like he could be starting at second or SS right now.  

Mateo could be super utility defensive replacement pinch runner type of guy.  

Edited May 25, 2023 by Gurgi

[sportsfan8703]

It’s a long season. Gunnar wasn’t ready to bat 3rd on OD. The goal is to get him there for game 163. 

[RZNJ]

He went from passive to agressive.  Eventually, he’ll wind up somewhere in the middle.   A month ago he doesn’t even offer at the pitch he hit for the double.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Gunnar putting up a .766 OPS the last 28 days and an .881 OPS the last 14 days. He's going to be fine long term.

[Malike]

21 years old and has a whopping 252ABs in his career with a .727 OPS this season and .755 for his career. You can take me off of the I'm worried about Gunnar list.

[Can_of_corn]

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/gunnar-henderson-is-off-to-a-slower-start-than-expected/

 

That's a good read.

Edited May 25, 2023 by Can_of_corn

[RZNJ]

No Henderson posts from DirtyBird in the last couple of days?

[BRobinsonfan]

I keep forgetting that he's still only 21 years old.  It's encouraging to see the hits start to fall and the power start to show itself, but with 26 walks, the second most on the team, he's shown from the beginning of the season that he has a good sense of the strike zone.  

[joelala]

1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said:

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/gunnar-henderson-is-off-to-a-slower-start-than-expected/

 

That's a good read.

Very informative, thanks. 

[SilentJames]

1 hour ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Gunnar putting up a .766 OPS the last 28 days and an .881 OPS the last 14 days. He's going to be fine long term.

This is the thing, his approach is solid - the hits will come. 

[banks703]

Gunnar has hit into some bad luck, gotten burned on a few questionable strike three calls and has been absolutely robbed a few times this year. Add six hits to his season total and he's hitting .250 to go with what would be a .374 OBP. 

 

This can be said of pretty much all hitters but when looking at a 21 year old kid who started off slow, it's nice to have a little bit of perspective. I've been happy with the aggressiveness lately. I thought he was being too passive during the first half of the season so far. He's going to be absolutely fine. I'd be shocked if he doesn't end up hitting somewhere in the .240 - .250 range when the season is all said and done. 

 

21 years old. 

 

 

[25 Nuggets]

4 hours ago, BRobinsonfan said:

I keep forgetting that he's still only 21 years old.  It's encouraging to see the hits start to fall and the power start to show itself, but with 26 walks, the second most on the team, he's shown from the beginning of the season that he has a good sense of the strike zone.  

Third youngest player on a MLB roster opening day behind Jordan Walker and Ezequiel Tovar.

[baltfan]

4 hours ago, banks703 said:

Gunnar has hit into some bad luck, gotten burned on a few questionable strike three calls and has been absolutely robbed a few times this year. Add six hits to his season total and he's hitting .250 to go with what would be a .374 OBP. 

 

This can be said of pretty much all hitters but when looking at a 21 year old kid who started off slow, it's nice to have a little bit of perspective. I've been happy with the aggressiveness lately. I thought he was being too passive during the first half of the season so far. He's going to be absolutely fine. I'd be shocked if he doesn't end up hitting somewhere in the .240 - .250 range when the season is all said and done. 

 

21 years old. 

 

 

His BABIP is .288.  That doesn’t suggest much bad luck. It’s about where you would expect, though maybe a lefty with speed who hits the ball hard you might expect a little better than average.