Matt Joyce's Tough 2015 Season | Los Angeles Angels News

Matt Joyce’s brutal 2015 season—ending with a .178 batting average, one of the worst in Angels history—became a turning point. After a concussion sidelined him and his performance didn’t bounce back, he even admitted to feeling relief from the pressure of big crowds. Though he kept playing for years with teams like the Pirates, A’s, Braves, Marlins, and Phillies before retiring in 2021, he realized he’d lost sight of what made baseball fun. Now, two players have beaten his low mark: Danny Espinosa (.162 in 2017) and Brandon Drury (.169 this year). Joyce’s story is a sobering look at how mental strain can derail even seasoned pros—and how stepping back can reveal what truly matters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1d10b8ec343e9e4