Joey Votto and Alex Bregman detail modern MLB hitting in hour-long session

Postseason batting average sits at .212 against 96.2 mph heat

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Here’s the full hour with Joey Votto and Alex Bregman. Joey said midway through that it felt like a masters-level course Via @JeffPassan on X

What happened: Joey Votto and Alex Bregman examined how modern batters approach elite pitching during an hour-long conversation with Jeff Passan. Votto described the discussion midway through as a masters-level course on hitting against high-end velocity and movement.

Why it matters: The breakdown arrives during a 2026 MLB postseason in which league-wide batting average sits at .212 as fastballs average 96.2 mph. October pitching staffs have compressed offensive margins across the bracket.

By the numbers: 2026 MLB postseason league-wide batting average: .212. Average postseason fastball velocity: 96.2 mph.

What to watch: Postseason series continue across the league as lineups adjust to October bullpens.

Sources

@JeffPassan 2026-10-15T15:59:59.170185+00:00

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