D-Backs Gurriel Jr.’s RBI surge nears club record

Gurriel Jr. has been on a tear in August, with game-tying home runs and two walk-offs under his belt. What has made him effective in this stretch for the D-Backs is his league-leading 32 RBIs this month.

With five games remaining, the outfielder has a chance to surpass Luis Gonzalez for the most RBIs in a calendar month for the Diamondbacks. Gonzalez is second with 35 RBIs from June 2001. J.D. Martinez holds the record with 36 from September 2017.

In August, Gurriel Jr. is batting .258 with seven home runs and 24 hits to go along with his 32 RBI.

According to MLB Network analyst Yonder Alonso, Gurriel Jr.’s season splits against fastballs 95 mph or faster and breaking balls are nearly identical, slugging .490 and .472, respectively.

He also has six home runs off fastballs 95 mph or faster and eight off breaking balls. Fourteen of his 19 home runs this season have come against those pitch types.

Alonso breaks down what has worked for the Diamondbacks’ outfielder and his adjustments since he first came into the league in 2018.

Gurriel Jr.’s timely power and consistent production have made him one of the team’s most impactful hitters this August, possibly leading the D-Backs to a playoff push.