Aside from a few failed fireworks here and there, Memorial Day weekend tends to be devoid of duds.
It’s a time for family and friends to gather for the first official barbecues of the season, some frosty adult beverages and, of course, baseball. It is the unofficial start of the summer, and nothing says summer quite like a ballgame.
Not all of the players who take the field share our enthusiasm, however, as some are mired in month-long funks. Taking traditional and advanced statistics into consideration, here’s a look at those who can’t wait until the official start of summer arrives, perhaps resulting in a bat that finally begins to heat up.