James Outman: Current Slump 'Feels Less Dark' Than Rookie Season With Dodgers

James Outman's struggles so far this season for the Los Angeles Dodgers have been well-documented. This comes after a rookie season that saw him finish with a .790 OPS and a third-place result in National League Rookie of the Year voting. From May 5 to July 2 — 160 plate appearances — he slashed .189/.263/.259 with 57 strikeouts. “It's no secret it hasn't been great, obviously,” Outman said hours before the home run.