Is it just me being hypersensitive or is Carl Crawford suddenly slumping?

After going 13 for 28 in the first eight games of the season for a torrid .464 batting average, Crawford is 1 for 6 (.166) in his last two games. And while this is certainly nothing to cry wolf about, three of those last six at bats have been strikeouts. Even this is no big deal in the grand scheme of things, but two of his strikeouts (one looking) were on three straight pitches – and that is a bit of a concern to me.

Through eight games Crawford is still batting .412, which is 7th best in the MLB, so it isn’t time to panic over his 1 for 6 with three strikeouts in his last two games – not yet, at least. (Photo credit – Ron Cervenka)

We all know that when a player is “in the zone” (as they say), they see the ball exceptionally well and it looks like a basketball coming out of the pitcher’s hand, but when they are struggling, it looks like a BB. Need proof? Ask Matt Kemp. (By the way, I’m no hitting coach but Kemp appears to be pulling his head off of the ball at times when he swings).

Baseball 101 – Keep your eye on the ball. (Photo credit – Ron Cervenka)

Here again, I am not crying wolf with Carl Crawford – not yet, that is. But if this sudden change of pace continues, the Dodgers could be in serious trouble – especially if Matt Kemp doesn’t turn things around soon.