One thing that many people may not talk about, but could quietly be a factor for McNeil's struggles, could be the removal of the shift.
McNeil is a lefty hitter who is not known for his power. He is a line drive hitter who was adept at hitting the ball the other way.
McNeil had a career high 39 doubles in 2022 by spraying line drives all over the field and taking advantage of the shift.
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