On the surface, several of Bo Bichette's numbers look virtually identical to his excellent work in 2019 and 2020. But, hidden beneath, there's a power increase that could have a significant impact on his future — and the Blue Jays'. (NickAshbourne)
Although the 23-year-old is a first-time all-star in 2021, the .291/.342/.475 he’s hitting has reinforced already-high expectations as opposed to indicating significant growth. While Bichette doesn’t need to build on his outstanding work in 2019 and 2020 to be an excellent player and building block, his wRC+ of 122 and wOBA of .352 looking virtually identical to his 2020 numbers make his season feel less exciting than Guerrero Jr.’s or Semien’s.
The perfect example of this step forward came at Fenway Park in June when Bichette hit a home run 27 feet farther -- and 3.4 mph harder -- than any round tripper he managed in 2019 or 2020. While this is far from an exact science, Bichette’s power is jumping from approximately a 45-50 to a 60-70 based on this scale. That creates a new understanding of what he can be offensively, and is especially encouraging because his low-walk approach demands that he produce power numbers to be successful.
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