MLB player has become elite since starting to wear glasses

Sometimes the adjustment isn’t mechanical; it’s literal. Since May 5th, 2025, when third baseman Max Muncy began wearing glasses, the Dodgers slugger has quietly become one of the most dangerous hitters in Major League Baseball. And the numbers back it up in a big way.

During that stretch, Muncy ranks fourth in all of MLB in OPS, trailing only:

• Aaron Judge
• Shohei Ohtani
• Nick Kurtz

That’s not just elite company, it’s the very top tier of the sport.

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The Numbers Are Loud

Since making the switch, Muncy has posted:

• .274 batting average
• .397 on-base percentage
• .564 slugging percentage
• 26 home runs
• 58 walks
• 73 strikeouts
• 164 wRC+

That wRC+ number means he’s been 64% better than league average, which places him firmly among baseball’s best hitters over that span.

Plate Discipline Meets Power

What stands out most isn’t just the power, it’s the balance. Muncy’s .397 OBP paired with 58 walks shows elite plate discipline, while the 26 home runs highlight his ability to do serious damage when he connects. That combination is what separates good hitters from great ones.