Dodgers' Kyle Tucker struggles at home, posting historic low offensive numbers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' acquisition of Kyle Tucker has not lived up to expectations, as the outfielder has recorded an 85-game home span with a batting average below.182, on-base percentage under.288 and slugging under.266, a statistical line unseen since the pitcher’s mound was lowered in 1969. Over his last 16 at-bats at Dodger Stadium, Tucker has failed to register a hit, extending a slump that began after a seven-game hitting streak.

His career-low OPS of.705 this season is the poorest since his rookie campaign, and he has accumulated a bWAR of just 0.3. Manager Dave Roberts noted that when Tucker is clicking, he can be among the game's better players, but his current home performance remains puzzling. For the year, the 29-year-old right fielder is batting.234 with 11 home runs, 54 RBIs and 66 runs scored. The Dodgers continue to rank near the top of the National League, yet Tucker's turnaround will be crucial for their postseason ambitions.