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Abi Ortiz Adjusts in the Big Leagues | Washington Nationals News
Abimelec Ortiz is heating up again after a brief slump, proving his power and adaptability in the majors. Once a breakout prospect with 116 homers in the minors, he dominated early in his big league debut before pitchers adjusted by exploiting his tendency to chase outside the zone. His chase rate jumped from 27% in the minors to over 36% against MLB arms, costing him some momentum. But recent at-bats show promise — he walked, then crushed a line drive the other way, hinting at a turning point. Despite a dip in OPS, his slugging remains elite, fueled by elite bat speed and pull-power…
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