The end of season rankings and dollar values of 40 first basemen were shared, with 17 players earning at least $8 less than projected. Freddie Freeman underperformed with a decrease in batting average and runs scored, while Matt Olson and Pete Alonso saw drops in power production. Paul Goldschmidt had his worst offensive season, Nolan Jones struggled with injuries and decreased power, and Yandy Díaz’s power output was lacking. Spencer Torkelson’s power reverted back to previous levels, and several players dealt with injuries affecting their performance, including Triston Casas, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Kris Bryant. Brandon Drury and José Abreu had significant declines in offensive production, Jeimer Candelario’s value was impacted by BABIP, and Joey Meneses failed to replicate previous success.
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At Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani made history by tying a Dodgers record with his fifth home run in five games, hitting a 411-foot shot to give the team an early lead. The game culminated in a thrilling finish, as Freddie Freeman delivered a walk-off hit in the ninth inning, leading to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins and allowing Ohtani to score the winning run. Want More Context? 🔎
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