Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki have found themselves in the middle of an unwanted conversation this season, with the pair drawing attention for their place among MLB’s leaders in runners left on base.
A post listed Happ third in MLB with 138 runners left on base, while Suzuki was seventh with 129.
Alex Bregman topped the list with 143, followed by Colson Montgomery with 139. The post also stated that the Cubs are the only team with multiple players in the top 10.
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The numbers put two of Chicago’s most recognisable hitters in an unwanted position.
Happ was listed behind only Bregman and Montgomery, while Suzuki also appeared inside the top seven.
The statistic does not explain every reason behind the stranded runners. It does, however, show how often both players have been involved in innings where the Cubs had traffic on the bases but failed to fully capitalise.
That is why the list stands out from a Chicago perspective. The Cubs are not just represented once. They are represented twice inside the top 10.
The stat needs context, but the pattern is clear
Runners left on base is not a perfect measure of individual performance. Players who regularly bat with men on base will naturally have more chances to strand runners.
That context matters, because a high total can also reflect a lineup that is creating scoring opportunities.
Still, having Happ and Suzuki both ranked so high points to a visible issue for the Cubs in key offensive moments.
The figures do not need to be overstated to carry weight. They underline why Chicago’s missed chances have become a talking point around the team’s offence.
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