Speaking of guys who figured something out, this is an upgraded version of the O'Neill who three years ago finished eighth in NL MVP voting. His approach is clear: He has become incredibly choosy at the plate to find a pitch he can elevate.
O'Neill is swinging at just 39.7% of pitches, 15th of 203 players with at least 90 plate appearances - and well below his career mark entering the season of 48.1%. This is how a player relegated to backup duty in St. Louis becomes a star again.
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