The San Diego Padres are not getting enough offensive production from anyone playing in left field, especially Jason Heyward. Although the defense from both Heyward and right-handed outfielder Brandon Lockridge has been good, neither is carrying the offensive side adequately.
For the season Heyward sits .173/.226/.280 with 18 strikeouts to six walks. He has two home runs, two doubles and 12 RBI in 75 AB. Brandon Lockridge, as the right handed option the majority of the time, sits .234/.294/.319 with two RBI and four doubles in 47 AB. He has struck out nine times with four walks.
Most importantly, since the beginning of May, Heyward has six strikeouts, one walk, only three hits and six RBI for a .