The Nationals approach as a team has not been great. They have the 8th highest chase rate in the league, while swinging at pitches in the zone at the second lowest rate of any team.

The Guardians are 25-18 and will begin a 10-game trip on Friday night with a three-game series against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

What Changes Have Nationals Made At The Plate This Season? What has helped the team produce more at the plate through the first month+ of the 2025 season? A more aggressive approach with their swings.

Both players revealed the Detroit Tigers' approach at the plate against Pirates right-hander Luis L. Ortiz, who threw 44 strikes and 37 balls in his 81-pitch start.

How a change in plate approach is helping Cubs' offense The Cubs have succeeded on offense by engineering long at-bats. They rarely chase on pitches outside of the zone (20.5%) and swing at the ...

You can blame whoever you want, but it is clear that Nationals hitters need a better approach at the plate. They need to draw more walks and do a better job finding quality pitches to hit.