Miami Marlins: Why Miguel Rojas is a Massive Reason for Current Success

It is no secret that the Miami Marlins are currently on a role right now. Winners in their last four, the Marlins are receiving not only outstanding pitching performances during this stretch, but also strong offensive numbers.

The Miami Marlins have outscored opponents 26-5 during their four-game winning streak. While the offense all-together is putting up phenomenal numbers, there is one player in particular that is leading the way offensively for Miami.

While there are multiple players putting up quality offensive numbers for the Marlins recently, the player that is 100% leading the way is Miguel Rojas.

Rojas, a career .274 hitter during his 7 seasons in Miami, is a big reason for the Marlins recent success. If you have any doubts as to where the Marlins offense would be right now without Rojas, just look at his recent numbers.

Miguel Rojas is currently swinging a very hot bat.

Rojas is giving the Marlins exactly what they need, a consistent leadoff hitter that gets on base.

The veteran shortstop is currently hitting .291 on the season, but when looking at his recent numbers, it’s clear just how good he has been at the plate. After a slow start at the plate during the month of April, Rojas’ bat has awoken during the month of May.

Currently on a four-game hitting streak, Rojas is currently hitting for a .500 AVG during his first five games in May also posting an insane .571 OBP, .944 SLG%, and a 1.516 OPS. Rojas has collected 9 hits in his 18 at-bats so far this month allowing his batting average to rise nearly 60 percentage points.

Not only is Rojas hitting the ball extremely well, but is also doing exactly what you want from a leadoff hitter, get on base. While he has only drawn three walks so far this month, his hits have allowed him to reach base ahead of the Marlins big time power hitters Jesus Aguilar and Adam Duvall for them to drive him in. This is evident by 8 runs scored from Rojas so far this month, among the tops in baseball.

Clearly this formula is currently working for the Miami Marlins. If Rojas continues to get on base at this rate from the leadoff spot, it will always give the Marlins the opportunity to drive in runs often as they currently are, which in turn leads to the Marlins continuing this current winning streak.