LOS ANGELES — Jason Heyward is on the verge of his greatest achievement while playing the worst baseball of his career. He is one win away from the World Series, but batting so poorly that he probably won’t be in the lineup for it. His $184 million contract makes him a target for Cubs fans, but they’re so excited right now, who cares?
Yes, I think we can agree: Of all the players in the National League Championship Series, Heyward is experiencing the strangest moment.
Heyward is not just struggling at the plate. He looks feeble, inept.