Jake Bauers Breakout Season | MLB News

Jake Bauers is having a career-defining season for the Milwaukee Brewers, who’ve become the first team in MLB to reach 90 wins — and he’s the engine behind it. Once a player who never hit more than 12 homers and struggled with low slugging percentages, Bauers is now slashing .268/.395/.490 with 24 homers and 78 RBIs, ranking elite in advanced metrics like wOBA. His expected stats confirm his dominance: he’s hitting the ball hard and making smart contact, even while battling shin splints that have sidelined him. Manager Pat Murphy has made it clear: Bauers’ presence is non-negotiable. At 30, Bauers is proving this isn’t...