JJW since he signed his extension

[rockondlouie]

In no way is this a shot at JJW who I'm already a HUGE fan of and think becomes the face of the franchise as early as next year.

I also think he's by far and away the leader for ROY given his terrific 3.8 fWAR!

This is just an observation, NOT a criticism.

It seems since he inked his long-term extension he's trying too hard to live up to it and putting some undo pressure on himself.

I was at the game the other day, not sure the TV mics picked up on it, but I could hear him let a loud " F word" after striking out again.

Since signing his extension on 7/10:

58 PA
12 Strikeouts
.157 .259 .275 .533

Likely just a rough rookie year stretch and again NOT a criticism, just an observation.

If anything he's trying too hard and given the outburst of frustration I heard the other day at the ballpark he might be letting it get to him.

Hopefully Oli or one of the coaches takes him aside and reassures him he doesn't have anything to prove, he's already done that as evidence by that great 3.8 fWAR.

(Now watch he'll get 10 hits vs the Scrubbies in this four game series...........I'll be at a couple of those games cheering him on and sure hope so!)

[scoutyjones2]

In no way is this a shot at JJW who I'm already a HUGE fan of and think becomes the face of the franchise as early as next year.

I also think he's by far and away the leader for ROY given his terrific 3.8 fWAR!

This is just an observation, NOT a criticism.

It seems since he inked his long-term extension he's trying too hard to live up to it and putting some undo pressure on himself.

I was at the game the other day, not sure the TV mics picked up on it, but I could hear him let a loud " F word" after striking out again.

Since signing his extension on 7/10:

58 PA
12 Strikeouts
.157 .259 .275 .533

Likely just a rough rookie year stretch and again NOT a criticism, just an observation.

If anything he's trying too hard and given the outburst of frustration I heard the other day at the ballpark he might be letting it get to him.

Hopefully Oli or one of the coaches takes him aside and reassures him he doesn't have anything to prove, he's already done that as evidence by that great 3.8 fWAR.

(Now watch he'll get 10 hits vs the Scrubbies in this four game series...........I'll be at a couple of those games cheering him on and sure hope so!)

Top of the lineup as a whole had been struggling. And also others...

[shirt] happens

[hornetfb52]

MLB baseball is tough

[12xu]

MLB baseball is tough

Oh yes, and a rookie is bound to endure a rough stretch or two during the long season they have never experienced. We should be patient with JJ, who is among the best fielding second sackers in the game today, and still has a OBP of .349. Even though he did not get a hit vs the Reds in 3 games, he reached base 4 times and scored 3 runs. He is pulling the ball too much lately, and needs to hit more to left field.

[rockondlouie]

In no way is this a shot at JJW who I'm already a HUGE fan of and think becomes the face of the franchise as early as next year.

I also think he's by far and away the leader for ROY given his terrific 3.8 fWAR!

This is just an observation, NOT a criticism.

It seems since he inked his long-term extension he's trying too hard to live up to it and putting some undo pressure on himself.

I was at the game the other day, not sure the TV mics picked up on it, but I could hear him let a loud " F word" after striking out again.

Since signing his extension on 7/10:

58 PA
12 Strikeouts
.157 .259 .275 .533

Likely just a rough rookie year stretch and again NOT a criticism, just an observation.

If anything he's trying too hard and given the outburst of frustration I heard the other day at the ballpark he might be letting it get to him.

Hopefully Oli or one of the coaches takes him aside and reassures him he doesn't have anything to prove, he's already done that as evidence by that great 3.8 fWAR.

(Now watch he'll get 10 hits vs the Scrubbies in this four game series...........I'll be at a couple of those games cheering him on and sure hope so!)

Top of the lineup as a whole had been struggling. And also others...

[shirt] happens

Yep

Likely a big nothing and he breaks out soon, hopefully vs the Scrubbies.

[Francis Park Thug]

MLB baseball is tough

Rough weekend for JJ.
Zero hits in the 3 games. {3 walks}
ROY slipping away?

[Ronnie Dobbs]

I was at the game the other day, not sure the TV mics picked up on it, but I could hear him let a loud " F word" after striking out again.

Yea, TV definitely picked it up.

[hornetfb52]

MLB baseball is tough

Oh yes, and a rookie is bound to endure a rough stretch or two during the long season they have never experienced. We should be patient with JJ, who is among the best fielding second sackers in the game today, and still has a OBP of .349. Even though he did not get a hit vs the Reds in 3 games, he reached base 4 times and scored 3 runs. He is pulling the ball too much lately, and needs to hit more to left field.

Yep. Not worried about JJW at all

[sikeston bulldog2]

In no way is this a shot at JJW who I'm already a HUGE fan of and think becomes the face of the franchise as early as next year.

I also think he's by far and away the leader for ROY given his terrific 3.8 fWAR!

This is just an observation, NOT a criticism.

It seems since he inked his long-term extension he's trying too hard to live up to it and putting some undo pressure on himself.

I was at the game the other day, not sure the TV mics picked up on it, but I could hear him let a loud " F word" after striking out again.

Since signing his extension on 7/10:

58 PA
12 Strikeouts
.157 .259 .275 .533

Likely just a rough rookie year stretch and again NOT a criticism, just an observation.

If anything he's trying too hard and given the outburst of frustration I heard the other day at the ballpark he might be letting it get to him.

Hopefully Oli or one of the coaches takes him aside and reassures him he doesn't have anything to prove, he's already done that as evidence by that great 3.8 fWAR.

(Now watch he'll get 10 hits vs the Scrubbies in this four game series...........I'll be at a couple of those games cheering him on and sure hope so!)

A. Reason why JW has no RBI.

[12xu]

In no way is this a shot at JJW who I'm already a HUGE fan of and think becomes the face of the franchise as early as next year.

I also think he's by far and away the leader for ROY given his terrific 3.8 fWAR!

This is just an observation, NOT a criticism.

It seems since he inked his long-term extension he's trying too hard to live up to it and putting some undo pressure on himself.

I was at the game the other day, not sure the TV mics picked up on it, but I could hear him let a loud " F word" after striking out again.

Since signing his extension on 7/10:

58 PA
12 Strikeouts
.157 .259 .275 .533

Likely just a rough rookie year stretch and again NOT a criticism, just an observation.

If anything he's trying too hard and given the outburst of frustration I heard the other day at the ballpark he might be letting it get to him.

Hopefully Oli or one of the coaches takes him aside and reassures him he doesn't have anything to prove, he's already done that as evidence by that great 3.8 fWAR.

(Now watch he'll get 10 hits vs the Scrubbies in this four game series...........I'll be at a couple of those games cheering him on and sure hope so!)

Top of the lineup as a whole had been struggling. And also others...

[shirt] happens

Yep

Likely a big nothing and he breaks out soon, hopefully vs the Scrubbies.

Hope so! He will have to face 3 LH starters - Peterson, Boyd, and Imanaga.

[JDW]

I was at the game the other day, not sure the TV mics picked up on it, but I could hear him let a loud " F word" after striking out again.

Yea, TV definitely picked it up.

All right, glad to hear he can let a f bomb fly once in a while.

[rockondlouie]

I was at the game the other day, not sure the TV mics picked up on it, but I could hear him let a loud " F word" after striking out again.

Yea, TV definitely picked it up.

Thx ronnie

He was clearly frustrated, something I hadn't seen from him all season when he's usually blowing bubbles and smiling

Just natural

He wants to prove he's worth that extension

But hopefully Oli/Coaches assure him he already has or he wouldn't have gotten it.

[ilcubuffs]

JJ is an excellent all around MLB player, offensively and defensively.

Regardless of up or down, etc he puts forth a great effort. In game critical situation would only depend on JW and JJ. Pitching only depend on McG and Soriano.

Am confident his current downward trend will be short lived and will not affect his all around play. Cannot say the same for the balance of players.

[ClassicO]

JJ is an excellent all around MLB player, offensively and defensively.

Regardless of up or down, etc he puts forth a great effort. In game critical situation would only depend on JW and JJ. Pitching only depend on McG and Soriano.

Am confident his current downward trend will be short lived and will not affect his all around play. Cannot say the same for the balance of players.

100% agree. The incredible defense and base running still exist and his pitch recognition is phenomenal- which I think makes any long slump unlikely.

[Goldfan]

He’s been streaky this year.

[rockondlouie]

For perspective

JJW before signing the extension on 7/10

6/15 - 7/9

100 PA's
11 Strikeouts
.314 .385 .453 .839

After signing the extension on 7/10

58 PA
12 Strikeouts
.157 .259 .275 .533