Tyler Soderstrom homers, but strikeouts remain a concern
by Chris Schommer | Athletics Correspondent | Sat, Jun 29th 9:11am EDT
Tyler Soderstrom contributed to the Athletics' 9-4 victory over the Diamondbacks with a mixed performance at the plate.
Fantasy Impact:
Tyler Soderstrom went 1-for-5 with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI. Despite the home run, Soderstrom's three strikeouts in the game continue to highlight a troubling trend for the young catcher, as his season strikeout rate hovers around 0.299. While the power display with seven homers this season is promising, his overall batting average of .229 and high strikeout numbers could be concerning for fantasy managers relying on him for consistent offensive production. His ability to draw walks at a modest rate of 0.097 does little to offset these concerns, suggesting that while he has some power upside, his impact in other categories may be limited.
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