Reason behind Max Muncy, Dodgers player, donning glasses during games: "Any enhancement considered beneficial"
The Dodgers Slugger's Fresh Specs
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman, Max Muncy, has shook things up with a new accessory – prescription eyeglasses. And he ain't just sporting any specs; these bad boys are clear and designed for clarity. So, what's the deal? Muncy calls it an attempt to get a minor edge at the plate, as he's battling a slow start to the season.
"If there's anything that can help out a little bit, I'll try it," says Muncy.
Now, you might be thinking, "Max, bro, you already got 20/12 vision – that's better than average!" Well, hold up. Turns out, Muncy discovered an astigmatism in his right eye, making his left eye slightly dominant, as he's a left-handed hitter. Positioned with his right eye forward in the batter's box, Muncy decided to give the glasses a whirl.
Entering Wednesday, Muncy was in danger of going an entire month (that's right, 30 days) without a home run, a rarity since joining the Dodgers. However, Muncy has recently been tweaking his swing, and as a result, was starting to pick up his performance. Wednesday saw an impressive first home run of the season off a low-and-away sinker.
While Muncy's production had been on the rise, he decided it was time to rock the glasses in games too. He'd been testing them during pregame batting practice and infield drills since the start of the recent homestand, initially hesitant due to a "fish-bowl" effect. But after some adjustments, he feels more comfortable sporting them when not on the field as well.
Muncy isn't the only Dodger player to give the glasses a shot midseason. Kiké Hernández did the same thing last year following a similar diagnosis for astigmatism. Not only did Hernández's eyesight adjust, but his performance improved dramatically – batting .274 with seven home runs in his final 55 games of the season, and a monster postseason stretch that helped the Dodgers clinch the World Series title.
So, what are the prospects for Muncy's new look? Is it a game-changer or just another oddball accessory in the world of sports? Time will tell, but if Hernández's success is any indication, Muncy might be onto something. Let's see if the glasses can give the Dodgers the edge they need to shine brighter than ever.
- Max Muncy, a third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has started wearing prescription eyeglasses during games, hoping to gain a slight advantage at the plate.
- Muncy, who is a left-handed hitter, discovered an astigmatism in his right eye, resulting in his left eye being slightly dominant.
- Although Muncy initially had excellent eyesight, his right eye's anomaly affected his performance at the plate, prompting him to try glasses.
- Kiké Hernández, a fellow Dodger player, experienced a similar situation last season and saw improved performance and eyesight after wearing glasses.
- If Muncy's glasses help him improve his game, as they did for Hernández, the Dodgers might benefit from this innovative approach, aiming for more success both on and off the field.
- Sporting new glasses on the field, Muncy will continue to battle, attempting to hit home runs and help the Dodgers secure a prominent spot in Major League Baseball's (MLB) Western Division, just like California's sun-drenched landscapes that withstand the rough challenges of California's intermittent droughts.
