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Tyler Heineman's 6th inning plate appearance on Sunday has gotten a lot of attention over the last couple days, but I saw something different than most.

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Chris Black
May 05, 2026
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When Tyler Heineman swung at a first pitch breaking ball on the edge of the zone… in a one-run game… with a runner in scoring position… much was made about the ensuing fallout…

But I was more interested in Heineman’s plate appearance as a microcosm of the biggest issue facing Jays hitters this year.

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