"Tucker hits from the left side, but his numbers against southpaws have been above average over his career. Kyle Tucker could help Blue Jays improve this specific area of their lineup In his career, Tucker has hit .268/.337.505 with an .842 OPS in 1096 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers. He's hit 56 home runs with 262 hits and since his first full season in 2021 (not counting the COVID-shortened 2020) his strike out percentage sits at 13.9%."
"So it's fair to suggest that Tucker doesn't give in during any at-bat no matter the handedness of the guy on the mound. That bodes well for a team like the Blue Jays, whose lefties struggled at the plate. Toronto's left handed hitters combined for a .240/.306/.413 slash line with a 99 wRC+ which ranked 19th in the majors. Those numbers decreased further."
Kyle Tucker remains unsigned amid reports linking him to the Blue Jays and a rumored three-year offer from the San Francisco Giants. Tucker has produced above-average results against left-handed pitchers, compiling a .268/.337/.505 line with a .842 OPS in 1,096 plate appearances, 56 home runs and 262 hits. Since 2021 his strikeout rate versus lefties is 13.9%, ranking seventh among left-handed hitters (min. 300 PA), and his hard-hit rate of 36.9% also ranks seventh. Toronto's left-handed hitters combined for a .240/.306/.413 slash line and a 99 wRC+, falling to a 71 wRC+ with a .288 OBP in lefty-vs-lefty matchups.
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