Marcell Ozuna shares the secret to the team’s scorching 2024 start

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Marcell Ozuna is off to a torrid start

Marcell Ozuna, the designated hitter for the Atlanta Braves, and his club are off to a fast start this season. They defeated the New York Mets 6-5 on Tuesday to increase their record to 7-3. Ozuna gave an explanation for his rapid rise to success with the Braves this season.

According to Marcell Ozuna, via David O’Brien of The Athletic, “there are times when you have a full mindset, you have your mind charged, and put all of those problems in the past.” Now, I believe, it’s evident. I can now arrive every day with the same happiness as before. Come in happy every day, and play happily when I get the chance. I must take use of this opportunity now that I have it.

Ozuna is currently hitting.318 for the season with a.333 on-base percentage and five home runs after Tuesday’s game against the Mets, according MLB.com. His current season OPS is 1.038 as a result. In sharp contrast, Ozuna hit.085 in April of the 2023 season before launching 43 home runs from May 1 onward.

As of now, Ozuna is a mainstay in the Braves’ lineup and is continuing where he left off from the previous season. He is hitting for power more than anybody else this season. In the National League, he is tied for the most home runs with Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts.

Marcell Ozuna’s Braves teammates on his hot start

Manager Brian Snitker repeated the belief that Ozuna is continuing where he left off with the Braves from the previous season.

According to O’Brien, Brian Snitker stated, “He’s just kind of continued on from where he left off.” He’s slowing down the game and has exceptional ball vision. it guy has essentially done it his entire career.

Braves third baseman Austin Riley nicknamed Ozuna “The Big Bear.”

“If you ever run into him, he’s a brick wall. Big dude, solid, and when he gets his body into it, it goes,” Austin Riley said, via O’Brian. “He’s hot right now and putting good swings on it. He’s not always looking to hit homers. He’s hitting the ball the other way, kind of whatever the situation is calling for, he’s doing it. He’s stout man.”

Indeed. Absolutely true. Riley stated, via O’Brien, “What he went through early in the year, he sets himself to a high standard.” “I believe that we all do. And this is exactly what he asks of himself each and every day. He has invested the time and effort. He has a lot of experience in the game and understands what it’s like to struggle. All you have to do is follow the plan, and he is doing just that.

The Braves have two more against the Mets before going to Miami to play the Marlins on Friday.