Alex Cora explains why Boston Red Sox’ Trevor Story (.108) is struggling
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Trevor Story and Red Sox teammate Ceddanne Rafaela are tied for the third worst chase percentage (51.2%) in the big leagues.
BOSTON — Red Sox No. 2 hitter Trevor Story is 4 for 37 (. 108) to begin the season.
To make matters worse, he has zero walks and 15 strikeouts. “He’s swinging a lot,” manager Alex Cora said. “He knows it.
” Story has swung and missed 20 times with 18 coming on pitches outside of the strike zone. His 18 swings and misses on pitches out of the strike zone are fifth most in the majors. He’s tied with Mets’ Bo Bichette for the most out-of-the-zone swings (43).
Story and teammate Ceddanne Rafaela are tied for the third worst chase percentage (51. 2%) in the big leagues. Only the Athletics’ Jacob Wilson (53.