After posting consecutive seasons with a 132 and a 133 wRC+ in 2019 and 2020, it’s not hard to be disappointed at Gio Urshela’s overall offensive performance in 2021. Fans will point to the fact that he has been far from the disciplined, sneaky dangerous hitter that he was in those two campaigns, and they would be correct to do so.
Before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the infielder was hitting .267/.302/.418 with 14 home runs and a 96 wRC+ in 431 plate appearances. That slash line looks light at all three levels, especially in the on-base and slugging departments.