"Jurickson Profar is the most clutch hitter in baseball" - Insider backs claim with Padres' outfielder's insane stats

Jurickson Profar has emerged as a bona fide clutch hitter in 2024, a title endorsed by MLB insider Clark Fahrenthold. Profar’s performance in high-pressure situations has been key to the San Diego Padres' success. In the past week, he has batted in seven runs and hit four home runs, helping in his team's six-game winning streak.

Profar, a versatile baseball player from Curacao, is known for his hard-hitting and speed. Once viewed as a promising but inconsistent player, Profar has redefined himself as a high-leverage performer this season. Regarding this, Fahrenthold tweeted:

"Jurickson Profar is the most clutch hitter in baseball in 2024. The numbers back it up."

Profar's stats, tweeted by the insider, support this view, showing his effectiveness in high-leverage at-bats with a wRC+ of 328, wOBA of .636 and a batting average of .531.

A prime example of Profar's clutch performance was in a game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 27th. With the game tied in the ninth/last inning and runners on base, Profar launched a go-ahead two-run home run (his second of the night), propelling the Padres to their sixth straight victory.

Padres Riding Jurickson Profar's Clutch Hitting Wave

After the All-Star break, faced key matches against the Cleveland Guardians, Washington Senators and Baltimore Orioles. Entering this stretch with a vulnerable 50-49 record, the Padres needed an impressive effort to avoid approaching the trade deadline as a .500 team.

"Early on, the record wasn’t showing it," Profar said. "But the guys in here put in a lot of work. We’re just playing really good baseball right now." [H/T MLB.com]

The Padres extended their winning streak to a season-high six games after a 6-4 victory against the Orioles at Camden Yards on Friday night. Profar was the hero, hitting a two-run homer to tie the game in the sixth inning, followed by another two-run blast against the Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel for a walk-off win. This brought their record to 56-50.

As the Padres continue their road trip, the team's cohesion and Jurickson Profar's clutch performance have positioned them as formidable contenders in the league.

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