Minnesota Twins: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not, Early Season Edition
While Brian Dozier has had an average season thus far, he is yet to stand out from the crowd.
I know, I get it. Brian Dozier is the leader of this team, and at 6-3, he has to be given credit. I agree with that. But again, he IS the leader of this team. He needs to put up the kind of numbers a leader is expected to put up.
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Not by any means do I expect his average to stay around .240, but as of right now, Dozier is not doing what the Twins need him to do.
Brian Dozier is batting .243 with one home-run and 2 RBI’s this season. He has also struck out seven times compared to only four walks. He has found success when reaching base, though, as he leads the Twins with four stolen bases.
The amount of strikeouts and low number of home-runs and RBI’s are what has brought Dozier to the “not” list. With 42 home-runs a year ago, the Minnesota Twins expected more power hitting from their second baseman. He is on pace for only 18 home-runs and 36 RBI’s this season. While I know that is destined to change as the year goes on, it has to be concerning right now for the Twins.
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Along with Joe Mauer, Brian Dozier is the veteran leader of this club and needs to play like it. If his hitting is off, show more leadership in the dugout. Lead the young players to success. His batting has been questionable thus far, and if the Twins want to continue having success this year, they need Dozier to step up.