Not each scorching begin to the season is sustainable. Main league historical past is full of gamers who impressed early within the season solely to return to their regular degree of efficiency. Let’s check out one participant from every group within the AL West whose early-season manufacturing will taper off.
Athletics | First baseman Tyler Soderstrom
The 23-year-old Soderstrom had been thought of the A’s top prospect forward of the 2022 and 2023 seasons, lauded for his plus energy and knack for hitting the ball with authority. Whereas he had hit the ball arduous throughout his 61 video games with the A’s in 2024, a 48.9% ground ball rate held Soderstrom to only 9 homers in 213 plate appearances.
Soderstrom has matched his house run output from final 12 months in simply 20 video games, main the majors whereas his 54 whole bases lead the American League. Nevertheless, seven of these homers have come on the street. Soderstrom has struggled at home, though Sutter Well being Park is the third most offensively charged ballpark within the majors so far. Whereas Soderstrom must be a key a part of the A’s lineup for years to return, regression is to be anticipated because the season continues.
Houston Astros | Outfielder Jake Meyers
Meyes has been higher identified for his glove than his offensive prowess. A profession .228/.292/.371 hitter over 1177 plate appearances between 2021 and 2024, Meyers flashed some energy and pace (30 homers and 21 steals) however didn’t hit the ball arduous sufficient to make a constant affect.
Meyers has begun the 2025 season on fireplace. He has produced a .308/.362/.365 batting line in 58 plate appearances, main the AL with seven steals. Meyers’ efficiency is bolstered by an unsustainable .364 batting average on balls in play so far. He additionally has a 63.6% floor ball charge, one thing that hints at drastic regression within the close to future. Meyers will stay helpful due to his protection however an offensive breakout is just not forthcoming.
Los Angeles Angels | Infielder Kyren Paris
Paris earned a spot on the Angels’ bench with a white-hot showing in spring coaching, posting a .400/.449/.667 batting line with six doubles and two homers in 49 plate appearances. He continued that spectacular efficiency by means of his first 30 plate appearances this 12 months, placing collectively a .440/.533/1.120 batting line with a homer and 4 steals over his first 30 plate appearances.
Regression is already beginning to hit Paris. He has simply 4 hits in his last 28 plate appearances getting into Saturday, putting out 10 occasions. That stretch is much like his earlier main league efficiency when Paris had simply 10 hits in 105 plate appearances between 2023 and 2024. He can nonetheless present worth in a utility position along with his capability to play second, quick and middle, however his scorching begin is probably going an aberration.
Seattle Mariners | Utility man Dylan Moore
Moore has constructed a strong profession as a result of his wonderful glove work across the diamond. The 2024 AL Utility Man Gold Glove winner, he has performed each place besides pitcher and catcher. That defensive versatility has been Moore’s calling card as he posted a .206/.316/.384 batting line with 52 homers and 77 doubles whereas stealing 104 bases in his 1679 plate appearances between 2019 and 2024.
Surprisingly, Moore has been the Mariners’ greatest hitter so far in 2025. Coming into Saturday, he had produced a .326/.392/.609 batting line with 4 homers in 51 plate appearances; his profession excessive in house runs is 12, set again in 2021. Moore has an unsustainable .355 batting common on balls in play regardless of a forty five.7% floor ball charge. At 32 years outdated, Moore is just not about to have a breakout season.
Texas Rangers | Pitcher Patrick Corbin
Corbin has made simply two appearances for the Rangers after signing late in spring training. He has been strong so far, permitting 4 runs on 10 hits and three walks over his 9.1 innings. It’s a respectable efficiency for a back-of-the-rotation arm, particularly one with minimal expectations, as is the case with Corbin.
Nevertheless, it’s a matter of time earlier than Corbin reverts to kind. He was arguably the worst pitcher in the majors between 2021 and 2024, posting a 31-63 document with a 5.71 ERA and a 1.532 WHiP in his 679 innings. Corbin led the Nationwide League in losses and earned runs allowed 3 times. He has been strong in his first two outings, however it’s a matter of time earlier than the hits and runs start piling up.
