Putting Them On Notice | Cedric Mullins’ Late-Season Surge Is Here 

Cedric Mullins is back, y’all. 

 

Throughout the season, the Baltimore centerfielder had yet to cross the .300 batting average for any month. Furthermore, he’s surpassed 10 RBI in a month just once since April. 

 

On Tuesday, Mullins powered the Orioles over the Red Sox with a two-home run, three-RBI showing, bringing him up to four homers in the month. We’re in the home stretch of the regular season, and Mullins is showing up big. 

 

 

Earlier in the season, Mullins told MLBbro that he’s “looking forward” to a strong second half. 

 

For the most part, that didn’t come to fruition. While in July, he had a batting average of .262 and his OPS was .800.

 

The next month, in one less at-bat, Mullins squeaked out a .200 batting average and his OPS dropped by 26 percent. Clearly, he made a change. This month, he’s already tied his August hit total with 12. 

 

What Changes Did Cedric Mullins Make To Improve Performance 

 

“The biggest part for me was to stop chasing that season,” Mullins told Jake Rill of MLB.com. “I think the reason I’m putting up numbers that are similar to it is because I’m no longer chasing that guy.” 

 

The guy in reference is 2021 Mullins. In 2021, Mullins reached the All-Star game with a .291 batting average, along with 30 home runs and stolen bases. Since, Mullins’ ability as a baserunner has been consistent. He was just missing the hitting aspect. He conquered that and earned the nickname “CM Storm.” 

 

 

Baltimore Orioles Fighting With Yankees For A East Crown

 

With his resurgence, Mullins has to chance for his hot streak to continue to the playoffs as his squad is battling the Yankees for the AL East division title. 

 

The Orioles have won five of their last ten, but two of those came in three-RBI performances from Mullins. Though it’s been having a good year without Mullins at his best, his impact could turn good to great when he’s hot. 

 

As it sits, Baltimore is in a wild card spot — a .5 game back from New York in the division. 

 

A series with the Yankees is coming up on Sept. 24, that may be Mullins’ time to shine. He’s back, and it’s time for the nation to now.