Luis Lara's Power Surge Mystery

Milwaukee Brewers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

Luis Lara’s explosive start with seven homers by May 6th turned heads, but his power vanished after that—zero homers in seven weeks. Statcast reveals he still has elite raw power (109 mph exit velocity), but his hard-hit rate and average exit velocity have dipped below MLB norms. His plate discipline shifted—he’s swinging more at pitches outside the zone, which hasn’t boosted his average or strikeouts, but likely hurt his ability to drive balls effectively. His swing mechanics haven’t changed, so the issue is decision-making. The Brewers’ system can help him refine his approach; even without…