Frequently Asked Questions
How has Randal Grichuk performed as a pinch hitter for the White Sox?
Grichuk has been outstanding off the bench, hitting four of his nine home runs this season as a pinch hitter. His most recent came against the Cleveland Guardians, when he crushed a game-tying solo shot 416 feet into the right-center field seats on the first pitch he saw.
What are Randal Grichuk's stats against left-handed pitching with the White Sox?
In 74 plate appearances against lefties, Grichuk is slashing .324 with a 1.084 OPS, seven home runs, and 14 RBIs. That dominance is a big reason manager Will Venable has sent 63 percent of his at-bats against left-handed pitchers.
Why did the White Sox pick up Randal Grichuk after he was released by the Yankees?
Grichuk was designated for assignment by the Yankees after going homerless in 16 games and slashing .194/.212/.323, but his barrel rate stayed above league average and he kept generating some of the fastest swing speeds in baseball. The White Sox also valued his career .816 OPS against left-handed pitching, especially with outfielders Austin Hill and Everson Pereira on the injured list.
How many home runs does Randal Grichuk have with the White Sox this season?
Grichuk has nine home runs on the season, which is tied for fourth on the White Sox roster even though he has only appeared in 36 games.
How has Randal Grichuk performed against right-handed pitching compared to lefties?
The split is dramatic — while Grichuk is posting a 1.084 OPS against left-handed pitchers, his OPS drops all the way to .577 in 44 plate appearances against righties. That's exactly why manager Will Venable has carefully managed his matchups throughout the season.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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