Andy Pages faced early criticism this season, but has turned his performance around significantly since April 19, improving his batting average and reducing strikeouts. His resurgence can be attributed to better plate discipline and adjustments in his mental approach to hitting. After feeling out of place batting ninth in the lineup, he found more success hitting higher, which allowed him to play more instinctively. Pages credits conversations with his manager and president for helping him focus less on his batting position and more on making solid contact.
'At first I was more passive, trying to see as many pitches as possible. That's never helped me... The pitches in the zone, I need to hit.'
'I think it's more because I haven't thought as much about where the team has me hitting. I've simply done what I've instinctively always done.'
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