Red Sox Shortstop Trevor Story Struggles as Prospect Marcelo Mayer Shines
BOSTON — Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, aiming for a 151-game season, faces mounting pressure as he struggles with his hitting. After 45 games, Story’s performance is disheartening, posting a .234 batting average and a .627 OPS, ranking 22nd worst in the MLB. In stark contrast, 22-year-old Marcelo Mayer, Baseball America’s No. 8 overall prospect, is thriving at Triple-A Worcester with an impressive OPS of .819.
Manager Alex Cora acknowledges Story’s offseason preparation, noting he feels physically solid despite his poor performance metrics. With only eight extra-base hits so far this season, Story’s struggles are evident in key statistical areas, including a high 30.9% strikeout rate and low 3.9% walk rate. While his bat speed remains acceptable, Cora emphasizes the need for Story to make adjustments during games, particularly with fastballs—a pitch he has historically excelled against.
Cora, however, downplayed the team’s offensive struggles, attributing them to a collective slump rather than individual failings. He remains optimistic about Story’s potential to rebound, underlining the importance of hitting the ball hard and making necessary adjustments.
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