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Pittsburgh Pirates: Kevin Newman’s Defensive Strides in 2021

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 07: Kevin Newman #27 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action during the game against the Detroit Tigers at PNC Park on September 7, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

While Kevin Newman has struggled mightily at the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season he has made huge strides defensively

There is no denying the offensive woes of Kevin Newman with the Pittsburgh Pirates this season. In 489 plate appearances Newman has been one of the worst hitters in all of baseball. Newman has hit for a .