Mike Tauchman Sitting Against Southpaw
1 year agoChicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman is taking a day to rest on Friday with the team facing a left-handed pitcher. The left-handed-hitting Tauchman has seen only 42 plate appearances against lefties in 2023 and has surprisingly gone 10-for-35 (.286) against them with a home run and seven RBI. The 32-year-old will still probably take a seat more often than not on days when the Cubs are facing off against a southpaw. The counting stats leave a lot to be desired in a part-time role, but Tauchman has been solid for the team in 2023, slashing .278/.373/.433 with an .806 OPS, six home runs, 40 RBI, four stolen bases and 40 runs scored in 194 at-bats over 59 games played.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com