Alex Bregman got off to a rough start in his platform year, hitting .216/.283/.294 in the first month of the season. Although his performance improved slightly in May (.221/.276/.442), it was still below his usual standards. While Bregman wasn’t solely responsible for the Astros’ slow start, issues with the rotation and first base contributed to the team’s struggles. However, things have turned around in the past two and a half months.
Since June 1, the Astros have gone 39-22, including a current seven-game win streak that is the best in MLB. They have gone from being 12 games below .500 to holding a 1.5 game lead over the Mariners in the AL West. Bregman has been a key factor in this resurgence, ranking as one of the top 25 hitters in MLB since June with a .302/.357/.516 line and 12 home runs, including five in August alone.
Despite his early struggles, Bregman has turned things around and been a major contributor to the team’s success. However, there has been one notable change in his performance compared to previous seasons.
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