For most of the 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves longest-tenured player struggled to hit. For years, it was a given that the two team friendly club options on Ozzie Albies would be exercised as his deal was considered one of the most team-friendly deals in baseball. However, as the switch-hitting second baseman continued to struggle, the decision began to look more and more questionable.
One of the biggest issues with Albies' bat was his success against left-handed pitching or lack thereof. In the first half of this season, Albies slashed just .