Can Steven Kwan bat .400 for the season? 😳

Steven Kwan is batting .398 HALFWAY THROUGH JUNE!
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[@timmcculty2320]

Brad Pitt: Why do we like Kwan? Jonah Hill: He gets on base.

[@user-ox1dr9ct1z]

Moneyball!

[@CosmicStar3]

We all know Chris Pratt easily solos the MLB

[@JL-ec1by]

Nice!

[@steelshotproductions]

Well played sir

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Best comment I love it 😀

[@coachgoltzbizpro23]

.400 or not, Kwan is on another level!

[@krobisgoated1184]

His batting average is higher than some mlb teams win pct 💀

[@luklov8801]

What 💀

[@buddy8150]

5 as of now

[@danielrasmussen2167]

Wild. 67 people thought this wasn't a meaningless comparison.

[@xertz2502]

@@danielrasmussen2167 fr it means nothing

[@dominicharrington992]

his batting average is also lower than the US divorce rate😱😱

[@jameschung1150]

They finally gave Kwan the shoutout he deserved🙃

[@Jackson54321]

I agree, but #JARRENDURAN

[@Loustic26]

Most underrated player in mlb…

[@briangriffin69]

Actually though. Hate when people say underrated for players that are in fact very rated

[@Fog_raw]

His approach and how he has different swings for different pitches/pitch locations is reminiscent of Ichiro

[@TiagoGomez-hb9te]

Explain please.

[@Fog_raw]

@TiagoGomez-hb9te explain what? It's pretty self explanatory. It was pretty well-known by baseball fans that ichiro used different swings depending on situations and pitch/pitch locations. Anything from different leg kicks to follow throughs, etc.

[@tracyfunk3928]

@@Fog_raw Ichiro is his idol. Says he molded his game from Ichiro.

[@Heybrotruthhurts]

​@@tracyfunk3928 do you know where/when he said that? I'm trying to find it cause I don't remember him saying that

[@tracyfunk3928]

@@Heybrotruthhurts I've heard it multiple times from a variety of sources. I listen to the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show an awful lot, so that is likely one place I've heard it.

[@michaelare]

even considering a modest regression, he'll end the season with a ridiculous line. historic season rn

[@ferichorct750]

If he qualified for the leader board, his slugging% would currently be 7th in the league...hitting 70% singles. Really fun to watch a young hitter have that kind of control and placement, especially combined with some of the good BABIP luck he gets/creates for himself. I hope he stays healthy and gets a real shot at .400. The '94 strike took away Tony Gwynn's chance, and without having much to play for as a team, this would be something good to rally around.

[@M1sterSuck]

@@ferichorct750what do you mean by not having much to play for? The team is 22 games over .500

[@sendAJtospace]

⁠@@ferichorct750 Wdym not having much to play for? The Guardians are 49-26 and leading the AL Central by a decent margin.

[@JL-ec1by]

The art of being a leadoff hitter with an good BA and OBP is a lost art. My two favorite players were Henderson and Lofton.

[@tracyfunk3928]

Lofton was amazing. The most entertaining player in his time.

[@isaacjohnstongolf]

As a Mariners fan, having another coming of Ichiro is pretty cool to see. He does certain things better than Ichiro did, Ichiro did certain things better than Kwan does. Overall very similar though!

[@user-mp3bz3je8n]

Facts!!

[@tombrown5226]

​@@tracyfunk3928 UofAZ barely got any use of him in ⚾. This type of player brings excitement to both facets of the game.

[@Garrett1240]

Joe Morgan and Barry Larkin too.

[@Laceyplayzroblox]

Kwan it's such a phenomenal hitter he doesn't try to do too much he just hit the ball where it's supposed to go and in today's game you don't see a lot of that

[@Justin-pq3rq]

He’s the best pure hitter in MLB right now. His 3rd season and he’s fully arrived.

[@MrHow2fail]

Luis Arraez would like a word

[@Silo-11]

he would ask Kwan how is he doing this

[@JabberCT]

He must be using the casual, story driven option.

[@emmureify]

With sliders up too lol

[@Jon-fc2ss]

Kwan has 11 3-hit games. He also has 14 strikeouts on the YEAR. Modern day Gwynn/Ichiro

[@Edwin-vv8bw]

I agree, it's like Joe D in 1941 struckout only 13 times while he hit 56 straight games.

[@arcticredpanda4598]

Kwynchiro

[@mattfromcleveland]

Quickly becoming a fan favorite in Cleveland. That swing is short and sweet!

[@marianekalis1533]

For sure

[@nofurtherwest3474]

But he is Asian. Do Clevelanders like Asians? Asians are big in California but not Ohio

[@InspirationLabs-ff8vf]

Most exciting player to watch in baseball. People don't know how f'n good he is

[@tristanwaechter4450]

What really got me is at the beginning of the clip, when the announcer said “First hit in 4 weeks for Kwan, he’s now batting .352”…

[@nathansevers24]

Well he was injured for 4 weeks it wasn’t a slump

[@NoName-fo7mz]

Do you seriously think that he meant he had gone 0-for for 4 weeks? Really think about that.

[@Claygoods]

hes putting up video game numbers

[@SuperJay12jay]

MVP!!!!! No one is near him batting average and Gold glove defense!!!!!

[@MNSTgrowth]

This guy is beast!! 🔥

[@Joe-ks3lk]

I love players like him because they make for an entertaining game. Get a chance to show very good or bad fielding plays. Home Runs are fun and amazing but you can argue they all look the same.

[@chijen2010]

Give Cleveland lots of credit for being able to spot talent. As they say in Money Ball, he is hardly the prototypical baseball player.

[@jamo3976]

Damn I had no idea he was up so high! History is against him but cheering for him!

[@Woofrie]

Rod Carew batting champion right here

[@duzzitmatter8679]

They don't call him King Kwan for no reason. This kid is a MACHINE! btw...is it me or are those City Connect uni's absolute FIRE??

[@JL-ec1by]

🔥

[@saltygooseundertale7412]

🔥

[@KennyKreams]

That’s my boy Rich Homie Kwan

[@jamesnichols5998]

Hear me out - if he keeps this up, even above .375, this season should go down as one of the very best hitting seasons OF ALL TIME! Think about how hard it is to hit against today's pitchers who regularly throw 100+mph. With 90+mph sliders. This is insane

[@sigerlion8608]

Not to mention, modern defense is also better than 20-30 years ago, let alone 100.

[@buddyboye4203]

​@@sigerlion8608how is defense better? Lol. 20 years was 2004 lol.

[@nathanjames7030]

@@buddyboye4203 The athletes are better.

[@buddyboye4203]

@@nathanjames7030 That's an irresponsible generalization. Based on what data?

[@nathanjames7030]

@@buddyboye4203 No, it's very typical. Athletes have improved in every sport. You notice how many pitchers throw 95+ nowawadays? The average MLB athlete is stronger, faster than 20 years ago.

[@coachhumph5524]

I won't lie, during his rookie season I can't say I saw a potential 400 batting average but I did see a yearly batting crown champion.

[@JL-ec1by]

Lofton's swing was fast and jabby. He'd often be off balance. Kwan's is smooth and compact.

[@Trodpint-A]

It’s Kwan-tifiable..

[@duzzitmatter8679]

Nice 👌

[@JL-ec1by]

Not too bad.

[@slayermcrx7519]

Cleveland in general is one of the most dangerous teams this season. I like watching cleveland games when my team isn't playing, and I hope they make the playoffs. If they do, I hope they make a deep run.. unless its against my team :)

[@330wiz7]

To be fair he's missed a month so it's really like batting .398 thru may. But I'm a Tribe fan and I'm rooting for him. He's a great player and a great guy. I think he can do it.

[@buddyboye4203]

You must be fun at parties.

[@johnbailey2024]

He reminds me of ichiro, his swing his game, his defense, and I think he's about the same size

[@donkeykong1234]

nothing to do with the token asian comp

[@johnbailey2024]

@@donkeykong1234 what a dry baby remark, Asians do tend to play a more fundamental style of baseball, lots of people make the same comparisons, because it's true, stop being do sensitive, and get back to eating that dog your having for dinner

[@Saixjacket]

@@donkeykong1234no, his batting stance is extremely close to ichiro, it’s his timing and the way he holds the bat out from his body after his warm ups. Ball comes off the bat and sounds like ichiros hit.

[@shinnijiemo]

クワンは日本にも起源があるので、この活躍は日本人としても嬉しく思います

[@GAME7ROCK]

Kwan carrying my fantasy team big time! After I lost acuna i kinda lost hope this season, then kwan returned from IL and went back to work AL BATTING CHAMP 2024

[@coachhumph5524]

i don't have ESPN...is anyone on Sportscenter even talking about him? It's obvious their bias would have them finding it hard to shut up about him if he were doing this in a Yankee or Red Sox jersey but I would at least give them credit if they are giving the same attention to him now in a Guardians jersey.

[@vydgjkkmbgdhj8482]

To be fair Espn hardly talks about baseball at all

[@coachhumph5524]

@@vydgjkkmbgdhj8482 Oh ok thank you ..They still have broadcast rights to air games though don't they?

[@Jeff-ge3vj]

just bought his jersey the other day, such a fun player to watch

[@ralphcarneymovies1919]

Kwan is my shepherd.

[@GAME7ROCK]

he will take us to the promised land

[@munetugu2000]

Steve Kwan currently seems to have no discernible weaknesses.

[@aceiscool11]

Kwan is a dawg!

[@KlassBlassie]

He's raking right now

[@donkeykong1234]

well, nobody knew who roccio was until now lol

[@williamthompson8591]

i was feeling bad for the guy, kwan making him run a lot haha

[@larrybaldwin8325]

Really, Really wish he were on my ORIOLES!! Would add an Amazing Dimension to that Offense!!

[@Seysworld123]

KAWN!!!!!!!! The Guard Dawg!!!!!!

[@Briguy1027]

Amazing!

[@gfresh2fansome]

KING KWAN!!!

[@user-ie6vl9wk4x]

Best contact hitter in the league

[@seanabrams6570]

Tony Gwynn had 434 strikeouts in a 20 year career. Aaron Judge this season alone has 85. Off the topic but since we were talking about hitting .400. I thought of Tony and his greatness! In 1994 he batted .394

[@patrickadamcruz3406]

He's good.

[@prime_football_edits]

He is on anothe rlevel

[@DarealAshfr]

luis arreaz now this guy generational

[@imoorzy]

He’s having a great season so far. I hope he ends up qualifying for the batting title (3.1 PA per scheduled game) because right now he’s 17.9 PAs behind pace. Luckily he should be able to catch up to that pretty easily.

[@kchorman]

It's 3.1 PAs per game, and he's like 19 short of that number.

[@imoorzy]

@@kchorman you’re correct, I read the qualifications incorrectly. My apologies!

[@vipperson4938]

Difference between plate appearances and ABs?

[@gksqor8]

@@vipperson4938 walks dont count as ABs

[@imoorzy]

@@vipperson4938 like I said in a previous reply, I had read the qualifications incorrectly Edit: unless you're genuinely asking what the difference is. A plate appearance just refers to when a batter goes up to the plate to bat. An at bat is when a batter reaches base from a hit, fielders choice, error, or is out on a non sacrifice.

[@CertifiedJoshua]

When I was 12, he actually gave me hitting lessons a few years ago!

[@markkwong9512]

what did he say?

[@keithmoh1]

@@markkwong9512 See the ball, hit the ball.

[@CertifiedJoshua]

@@markkwong9512 he said I had a nice swing, that’s only what I remember lol

[@BlooketWarriorYT]

absolutely

[@jacksonstoll3674]

Vote for him!

[@RavensECONOMICbeast]

insanity

[@spongecake951]

haven't been paying to baseball much but hitting close to .400 is nutty

[@condlewis]

The way he swings the bat kind of has Ichiro vibes

[@user-bp2xl2ti8p]

叶わなかったがガッフェ栗山の見る目が正しかったことが証明された

[@KlassBlassie]

He's Kwanbelievable

[@MadarakiFran]

Hes like the taiwan ichiro

[@johnslavik7629]

Kwanimal.

[@thlee3]

as an AA person my heart is about to burst with pride

[@mitchellharding2423]

No, he cannot. We have this conversation every year. .398 in June is impressive. It will not last.

[@arcticredpanda4598]

Nobody thought Shohei could exist either

[@tdeiwert1]

Better be an all star ⭐️

[@_LV32]

Unfortunately idk with Aaron judge and Juan Soto being outfielders. 100% deserves it but the media doesn’t care

[@lleytonaxline7107]

There’s 3 OF you know

[@Woofrie]

Absolutely he should. He's about 100,000 votes behind Kyle Tucker, but he should be able to make it to phase 2

[@tdeiwert1]

@@Woofrie where do u vote

[@TurdFerguson643]

He will be, but not as a starter

[@gto11520]

His swing is compact and leveled. But he needs to get rid that high leg kicks

[@457max]

He will qualify for batting stats by the middle of July. The current leader in batting average in the American League is Bobby Witt Jr., who is batting... .314.

[@Nhamp2000]

Choking up on the bat, taking short swings, going to all fields, and difficult to strike out because he protects the plate. Those things, kids, are called fundamentals. He won't hit .400, but it looks like he'll be fun to watch.

[@feefop9858]

He's hot right now....there will be a stretch where he comes back to earth...the ground balls go right to the fielders, the bloops carry a little further out.... He'll end up around .350 or so.

[@zehighlander2035]

yes

[@oljimeagle]

He’s gotta go on even more of a tear and sustain it to get it up around .412 before I think he’ll do it in a season.

[@LeoMcGregor1]

All we need is to meet the minimum at bat to win batting title. Let’s go!

[@CBUCK1994]

this guy swings better than most pros

[@thuanchau7042]

the giants need to sign him and bring him home when he become a FA!

[@WW3_Soon]

The Chinese Ichiro Suzuki.

[@bostoncityofchampions6581]

Jerry McGuire is Kwan's Ambassador of Quan. Pay the man.

[@rizkyazzakky9702]

Modern Day Ichiro

[@ArJayDM]

STEEEEEEVEEEEEE

[@disc0duck]

Bay Area represent!

[@PainandSorrow]

Doubtful, but he's sure a lot of fun to watch.

[@elchancho8432]

This is literally the first time I’ve heard anyone almost hitting .400 this season Crazy

[@tracyfunk3928]

He has more 3 hit games than he does 0 hit games, and more walks than strikouts.

[@donkeykong1234]

weren't they talking about arraez last year?

[@EM_G10]

That's because no one has come close to hitting .400 in basically the last century. The best single season BA post 1950 is a .394 which happened 30 years ago.

[@KimballCody]

Is that a maple bat?

[@yutongliu4996]

Impressive

[@JS-te2vj]

Finally, Ichiro's successor offensively

[@jtk344]

Kwan is a gold glover too dude this is ichiro with a different approach

[@thanhclips]

@@jtk344 Kinda hard to match Ichiro when he batted in 200+ hits for 10 yrs straight. Hope he can get to 200 hits though, that would be cool.

[@Pcoxproductions]

Yes he’ll hit .450 if he continues his training protocol If not he’ll hit .412

[@user-pk7sw3te7x]

2026年のWBCで何とか日本代表として戦ってくれないかなぁ～

[@simondunnusa]

Simply, AMAZING!!!😮

[@Cornpop69]

He may have just turned the corner and become a real top outfielder for the next 5-7 years. I’d bet on it

[@stephenmathews5507]

Kwan could get a hit in every remaining game, and his BA would drop. Crazy.

[@gamemeister27]

His BABIB is .418, so no, he's gonna slide a little bit. That said, what a season!

[@donkeykong1234]

that's like saying joey gallo's babib is .250 so he's going to improve.

[@gamemeister27]

@@donkeykong1234 Not really. There's a range of babip that can be maintained over a long sample, and .418 is outside it. Even in Ichiro's hit record season, in which he did get somewhat lucky over the course of the whole season with balls in play, his babip was 0.399.

[@oldschoolben438]

Watching the Jays score no runs despite getting on base at a decent clip and metric stans saying “average isn’t a good stat” - well actual singles may be becoming undervalued now that everything’s a walk or a home run. Kwan’s offensive value is clearly more than what’s showing on his OPS.

[@kennogawa6638]

Allstar

[@1dash133]

He's cooled off quite a bit... batting just 9/41 (.220) in the last 10 games. His overall batting average is still a sizzling .377.

[@kyyk350]

New Ichiro

[@PCTTmusic]

Ridiculous. Crazy good judgement at the plate.

[@Victor-it6bv]

Modern Ichiro

[@tha1ne]

dude is handsome af

[@carseye1219]

He won't hit .400, that's just too hard, but there's every indication that he can stay above .350 for the year. He's even had a few games this year where he hits ropes but right at fielders. How he maintains such balance with that leg kick is beyond me.

[@p_hat]

Wow! Animal

[@rafaelcastells446]

He is Good!!! Go Beavers 🦫

[@YouTubeAuditor1]

We do this every year. Charlie Blackmon, Luis Arraez, etc. Not gonna happen. Never does.

[@getsmartpaul]

That's a loaded question ... He's going to hit and play hard. What else you want ?

[@Jal5555]

What was that thing Cuba gooding jr use to say in Jerry McGuire…. The quan?