It looks like Kyle Tucker turned the corner as he’s finally performing the way the Astros thought he would. He’s hitting other pitches besides fastballs and is flashing his rare combination of power and speed, the same mix that made him one of the best prospects in baseball not long ago.
After 34 games until Wednesday night win 2-1 against the Rangers, Tucker slashed .262/.321/.557 with six doubles, six triples (league leader), and six home runs. Batting now in the fifth spot, he’s recorded 29 runs batted in and has scored 32 times. That’s pretty good when you see he’s only 23 years old and had played in only 50 games before 2020.