Varsho's Troubled Transition: Power, Perceptions, and Postseason Pressure The recent trade of Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Houston Astros has raised eyebrows in both camps.
Once touted for his Gold Glove caliber defense and tantalizing power potential, Varsho has struggled to live up to expectations in his new role. Varsho's struggles at the plate are not new; a career .
228 hitter with a penchant for striking out (24. 1% rate above major league average) has always been part of his profile.