Nick Gonzales details swing adjustments amid breakout season

He is hitting .311 with 109 hits through 94 games.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read

Nick Gonzales has fine-tuned his swing over the years and it's led to a breakout season in 2026, hitting .311 with 109 h Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales discussed his current mindset at the plate and recent swing adjustments. The mechanical changes have contributed to his production this year.

Why it matters: His performance has helped anchor the Pittsburgh lineup during the summer months. The Pirates hold a 46-43 record as the trade deadline approaches.

By the numbers: Gonzales boasts a .376 batting average and 32 hits over his last 30 days, leading all major league hitters in both categories during that span. For the season, he has compiled a .311 average with 109 hits in 94 games.

What to watch: Pittsburgh faces the New York Yankees in its next scheduled matchup.

Sources

@MLBNetwork 2026-07-20T20:27:08.810810+00:00

Box score

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

MLBAnalysisPittsburgh PiratesNick Gonzales

Follow MLB Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportMLB

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →