"He hasn't gotten off to the start that he wants to. You tend to try to do a little too much sometimes when you get in big RBI situations."
"Hitting coach Pat Burrell mentioned it could be the pressure of a big money contract and being in a new team environment."
Willy Adames is struggling this season, potentially facing the worst statistics of his career while playing for the San Francisco Giants under a seven-year, $182 million contract. His performance in crucial game moments raised concerns, especially with the team’s needs amplifying amid intense competition in the National League West. Manager Bob Melvin and hitting coach Pat Burrell acknowledge the issues but struggle to identify specific reasons, suggesting factors like pressure and a challenging hitting environment for a new player on the team.
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