Giancarlo Stanton trend is positive sign for Yankees despite .656 OPS

TL;DR

Giancarlo Stanton is struggling with a .656 OPS and only two home runs for the Yankees. Despite this slump, his bat speed remains the fastest in the Majors, offering a positive sign for the team.

Key points

Giancarlo Stanton has a .656 OPS through 20 games
He has only two home runs this season
Stanton's batting average is .145
His bat speed is the fastest in the Majors

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Giancarlo Stanton is in a slump at the plate for the New York Yankees.

As New York's designated hitter, the club relies on him to mash baseballs and often turn bad pitches into home runs. Except that's not happening right now.

Stanton has just two homers and owns a .656 OPS through 20 games. The 36-year-old is a streaky hitter and has just eight hits in 55 at-bats in April, good for a .145 batting average.

However, there is a silver lining. At Stanton's advanced age in professional baseball, his bat speed is quicker than that of any other player in the Majors.

Stanton's average bat speed is currently 79.7 mph, 0.2 mph faster than Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Sooner or later, Stanton will break out of his slump and likely go on a hot streak. His last hit was a two-run homer against the Los Angeles Angels this past Thursday.

Q&A

What is Giancarlo Stanton's current batting average for the Yankees?

Giancarlo Stanton has a batting average of .145 through 20 games.

How many home runs has Giancarlo Stanton hit this season?

Giancarlo Stanton has hit only two home runs so far this season.

Why is Giancarlo Stanton's bat speed significant for the Yankees?

Stanton's bat speed is the fastest in the Majors, which is a positive sign despite his current slump.