Ben Ingram

They have a bunch of comeback wins this season, so whether they jump on a team early or whether they fall behind, I think they always feel like they're in a game.

I think his timing more than anything has been better.

I think he's hitting the ball just as hard as he has been.

I mean, you go back to 2023, he hit 54 home runs.

But we're seeing the average a lot better right now.

We're seeing a better time swing.

He's made a few adjustments basically with the lower body with his swing.

Everything else is still pretty much the same from the waist up.

A few minor adjustments with his front leg.

But other than that, I think his timing has been terrific.

And we're seeing a guy who at this point in his career is really starting to blossom into the best version of himself.

We all knew that the power was there and the RBI ability was there.

He led the league in doubles last year.

But that average has been what's really impressive to me.

His contact, and not just against righties, I think what he's done left on left has been really impressive to where the Braves, depending on their splits, righties versus lefties,

You've got two left-handed hitters in there who are really good versus left-handed pitching in Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson.

Those guys bat in the top of the order.

So Matt's off to an MVP kind of season.

I mean, I'd think if you voted for a first-quarter MVP, he'd be in the top two or three for sure in the National League and definitely been the leader of this team offensively.

I think it'll be special.