Austin Riley's injury has provided an opportunity for Nacho Alvarez Jr. to play in the majors. Alvarez excelled in the minors but has struggled with fastballs, showing a .301 xwOBA against breaking pitches compared to a stark .167 xwOBA against fastballs last season. This season, his performance remains weak with a .222 xwOBA, which is only slightly better than his .216 xwOBACON. Despite limited major league appearances, Alvarez has the potential to prove he is not just a minor league standout but can adapt to higher competition.
Alvarez has hit really well in the minors, but has oddly struggled with fastballs, with a glaring inability to do much of anything with them.
Alvarez has a .222 xwOBA that's somehow higher than his .216 xwOBACON, indicating a struggle in making consistent contact.
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