Andrew Vaughn's Hot Start Sparks Brewers' Success

Andrew Vaughn's exceptional start with the Milwaukee Brewers has become a source of celebration. After being traded from the Chicago White Sox on June 13, Vaughn, who previously struggled with a .189 batting average in 48 games, has surged to a remarkable .373 average over his first 19 games with the Brewers. Since his promotion from Triple-A (excluding two games sat out), Milwaukee has achieved an impressive 17-4 record, elevating their overall standing from 50-40 to 67-44—the best in Major League Baseball. While the team was already competitive before Vaughn's arrival, his resurgence has significantly contributed to their current success. Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised him highly, calling Vaughn "unbelievable," and teammate Jackson Chourio expressed admiration for his inspiring performance. Vaughn's numbers are striking: 24 RBIs in 19 games project to approximately 205 RBIs over a full season, and his OPS of 1.130 surpasses almost all other 2025 MLB players, second only to Aaron Judge's 1.160. His recent performance includes six home runs and a slugging percentage of .701, with a notably lower strikeout rate compared to his time with the White Sox. His RBIs during this str...