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Merrill’s Slump Blamed on Coaching Shift | San Diego Padres News
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Padres’ star Merrill is in freefall — his once-dominant hitting has vanished under new hitting coach Steven Souza Jr.’s pull-heavy philosophy, leaving him tentative, chasing bad pitches, and striking out at alarming rates. While his elite defense remains intact, his offensive collapse is alarming fans and raising questions about GM missteps. The team refuses to move him in the lineup, betting on a rebound — but with July already here, time is running out to fix what’s broken before it’s too late.
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