Ober’s Struggle Against Lefties | Duluth News

Bailey Ober’s fastball has dropped two mph since 2021, and his strikeout rate—especially against lefties—is plummeting, as left-handed hitters are crushing homers at twice his previous rate. His K% against lefties is now among the worst in MLB, though recent starts show flashes of resilience against elite lineups. While contact rates have improved slightly, his slugging allowed remains a career low, and he’s relying on pitch efficiency to stay afloat as the Twins lean on him with a key injury. Can he turn this around—or is it just a temporary patch? 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/24b0f03222aba522