Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy began the season in a slump. Muncy started the year hitting .180 with no home runs, four RBIs, and a .531 OPS.
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It took Muncy 28 games to hit his first home run. The Dodgers had been patient with the third baseman, but trusted his proven track record would eventually come through.
While it took some time for Muncy to warm up, he’s had a breakout performance as of late.
Since May 31, Muncy has recorded three games with six-plus RBIs, three multi-home run games, two games with seven-plus RBIs, two games with multiple three-plus run homers, and two grand slams.
Muncy is the only other player in MLB history to achieve such a feat throughout an entire season since Jimmie Fox during his 1938 MVP campaign, per OptaSTATS
Since May 31, the @Dodgers‘ Max Muncy has:
3 games with 6+ RBI
3 multi-HR games
2 games with 7+ RBI
2 games with multiple 3+ run HR
2 grand slams
The only other player in MLB history to do all of that over an entire season was Jimmie Foxx during his 1938 MVP campaign. pic.twitter.com/ox7qGd85cc
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) June 26, 2025
Muncy is now hitting .350 with 12 home runs, 51 RBIs, and a .829 OPS on the season. Manager Dave Roberts praised the third baseman for making a huge impact in the Dodgers lineup, helping L.A. maintain its lead in the National League West.
“He’s got a lot of confidence right now,” Roberts said of Muncy. “The at-bat quality each time, it’s just good. He’s seeing the baseball well. Confident. Taking good at-bats. Driving in runs when we need them. Getting big hits. Playing good defense. And we need it. Not everyone is swinging the bat well, so to have that production from Max in the middle of the lineup has been paramount.”
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