Frelick's Defense Shines, Offense Lags in Early Season

It's April 30th.

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Milwaukee Brewer's Outfielder, South Frellick, got off to a rough start this 2026 season,

batting just 212 with 317 on base, and 306 slugging through the first month in 28 games.

That's two homers, eight RBI's, and only one stolen base so far.

But hold up fans, he's still elite in the field, ranking in the 66 percentile for

outs above average.

Compare that to last year when he slashed 288 with 351 on base and 405 slugging over 142 games.

He cranked 12 homers, drove in 63 runs, swive 19 bags, and drew 47 walks.

Offense dipped this time around, but his defense hasn't skipped a beat.

Brewer supporters might feel the heat with that slow production, especially needing more

pop from their do-it-all guy.

No need to hit the panic button yet, though.

Frellick's holding his own where it counts most on the grass, keeping the team steady early

on.

Dig into the advanced stats, and it's a mixed-backed turning positive.

He's crushing it and played discipline.

97th percentile whiff rate, 94th squared up, elite chase, and strike out avoidance, plus.

77th and walks.

Hard contact lags in the bottom 10th percentile for exit velo and barrels.

But guess what?

Those were even worse last year, and he still balled out.

Frellick seemed the ball like a hawk, and making consistent contact so harder hits should

follow soon.

His overall metrics look sharper than opening day last season.

Expect that breakout to drop any day now, keeping Milwaukee rolling strong.