Solano has split time at second base and shortstop for the San Francisco Giants, and he has earned more playing time as the season has worn on.
The 31-year-old journeyman has an impressive .337/.367/.467 line for a 120 OPS+ in 196 plate appearances in 2019. To say this type of production is a surprise is an understatement. Prior to this season, Solano had .257/.306/.331 line in 1,068 plate appearances that spanned five seasons. Simply put, he’s been a different hitter this season.
On the surface, Solano has benefited from a .411 batting average on balls in play (BABIP), which is extremely high.