It is no secret that Jason Heyward has struggled offensively since joining the Chicago Cubs in 2016. In 244 games with the Cubs, Heyward is hitting .244 with just 20 home runs and 122 RBIs.
Heyward’s OPS with the Cubs (.674) is well below what he put up with the Atlanta Braves (.781) and St. Louis Cardinals (.797). His defense has been as advertised (he has won Gold Gloves in both seasons with the Cubs. His bat, however, has lagged behind.
Heyward Cubs’ career highs getting broken
That is until 2018, or so it seems at this point in the young season.