MLB Predictions: Each Team's Struggling Player That Won't Recover in Time

Every MLB season, there are players who breakout, there are those who play themselves into the conversation as one of the best in the game and there are those who...well...are terrible.  It is this unknown that gives baseball its allure.

There is not a team in the MLB without a struggling player this far.  While some teams like the Cleveland Indians have very few players struggling, they do not have every player playing their best.

On every field, in every dugout, in every clubhouse and especially in every media session, there is a struggling player.  That individual may be a free agent not living up to the hype, a captain who fails to lead or they may just be letting their team down.

This list comprises of 30 players, one for each team, who is not playing well, and they won't start playing well in time for their team to make a playoff run or just to salvage the year.

Baltimore Orioles- Brian Roberts

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BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 28: Brian Roberts #1 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning of their 6-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 28, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Gett

The Baltimore Orioles rebuilt their team during the offseason to include veterans who they believed to still have something left in the tank.  While some of their investments have paid off, they still need production from those who were there over the past few seasons.

Brian Roberts has done almost nothing to help them, hitting only .221 with three home runs and 19 RBI.  Roberts' .221 average is a far cry from his career average of over .280, and while he is not considered a big power hitter, he usually knocks in a decent amount of RBI, but he failed to do so in his first 39 games.

Roberts is now on the 15-day disabled list, with his last game on May 16.  Roberts will have to battle injuries as well as his original struggles to turn this season around, but it looks like the Orioles will be out of playoff contention by then.

Boston Red Sox- John Lackey

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 05: John Lackey #41 of the Boston Red Sox walks into the dugout after he was pulled from the game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 5, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

John Lackey could've been another ace for the Boston Red Sox, but he has been absolutely dreadful.  Lackey's 8.01 ERA and 1.81 WHIP are alarming to say the least, and he has been knocked around quite a bit, as seen in his 2-5 record.  In fact, one of those two wins came in a game when Lackey gave up six earned runs, but he was helped out a lot by his offense.

Lackey has made a total of seven starts, allowing six or more earned runs in four of those starts.  Lackey's lowest ERA at any point this season was 5.65, a number that every pitcher in the league dreads, but Lackey can't break through.

Lackey is currently on the DL, and he is hoping to be back on June 5, but that is unlikely.  Lackey's current injury situation is just as alarming as the fact that he has been the worst pitcher on the Red Sox so far.  A combination of these two factors will lead to a terrible season for the former ace.

New York Yankees- Phil Hughes

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 8: Phil Hughes #65 of the New York Yankees reacts during a rough second inning against the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day at Fenway Park on April 8, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

We all know that Phil Hughes has fallen off a cliff since his impressive record of 18-8 in 2010.  Hughes' ERA is now 13.94, with a record of 0-1 and a WHIP well over two at 2.23.

Hughes has not made it out of the fifth inning in any of his starts, and he has allowed at least five earned runs in every start as well.  Hughes has a 0.75 K/BB ratio, and he averages less than four strikeouts per nine innings.

Hughes has been on the DL since April 14, and he has thrown more than 10 minutes from longer than 100 feet yet, so he is going to be out for a while.

Hughes was a great secondary pitcher last season, but he isn't helping the Yanks at all.

Tampa Bay Rays- Evan Longoria

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CLEVELAND - MAY 11: Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the game against the Cleveland Indians on May 11, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Evan Longoria has played close to no role at all in the Rays' surprising success, hitting only .220 with two home runs and nine RBI.

Longoria was supposed to be the best hitter for the Rays, but he suffered an injury that landed him on the DL early, and he has not recovered since.

Longoria's numbers have gone down, going 6-for-37 with one RBI in his past 10 games.  He has not shown that he is fully healthy or that he can make a comeback so far, and we shouldn't expect him to until the Ryas have been eliminated by the Yanks or Red Sox.

Toronto Blue Jays- Edwin Encarnacion

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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 10: Infielder Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on from the dugout in the game with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April 10, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images

Edwin Encarnacion has been a major disappointment for the Toronto Blue Jays, hitting only .237 with no home runs and only nine RBI.

Encarnacion is not battling back from any recent injuries, and he is not even making good contact, hitting very few extra base hits.

Encarnacion has not shown the slightest sign of breaking out recently, and it looks like the 28-year-old's prime will come and go without any major production at all.

Chicago White Sox- Adam Dunn

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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 09: Adam Dunn #32 of the Chicago White Sox looks on prior to the start of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 9, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Adam Dunn was brought in by the Chicago White Sox to help them gain control of the AL Central by providing some offensive help, but he has been less than stellar.

Dunn has not been making contact, batting .192 with 61 strikeouts and only hitting five home runs with 19 RBI.  He homered on May 24, making his home run count in a 23 day span two, and his batting average has dipped below .200 during that span.

Dunn's poor performance has come back to hurt the White Sox, as they are in fourth in the division, 8.5 games back of the Indians.

Cleveland Indians- Fausto Carmona

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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 19: Starting pitcher Fausto Carmona #55 of the Cleveland Indians delivers the ball against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on May 19, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Indians 8-2. (Photo by Jonathan Da

Speaking of the Indians...

This one was tough, as the Indians have found a lot of production from their players and are No. 1 in the MLB.  The biggest struggler on the team is probably Fausto Carmona, as the others did not have very high expectations.

Carmona's 4.73 ERA and 3-5 record are not the numbers that the Indians were looking for from such a good pitcher.  He has been pounded, not allowing a lot of hits, but the ones that he did allow were big ones.

Carmona is not battling any injuries, but whenever it looks as though might come back to form, he has a terrible start and unravels for the next few.  This is not the type of pitcher that Carmona usually is, but this tendency to relapse after a good start leads to the belief that he won't recover for a while.

Detroit Tigers- Brad Penny

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OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 17: Brad Penny #31 of the Detroit Tigers walks off the field after the fifth inning in which he gave up three runs to the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on April 17, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra

Brad Penny was an ace not too long ago, but his ERA has spiked, hitting 4.45 this year.  Penny is 4-4 and showing a lot of inconsistency.  Penny has a handful of really good starts and a handful of terrible ones.

Penny started the season on a low note, surrendering eight earned runs in 4.1 innings pitched, and he eventually fell to 1-3.  Penny then showed that he was still good, winning three straight starts to improve to 4-3, but then he lost his next game, giving up five earned in under six innings pitched.

Penny has had a roller coaster of a season, and while he could potentially turn things around, he still looks too inconsistent for us to know when he has fully turned around for a while.

Kansas City Royals- Jeff Francis

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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 17: Starting pitcher Jeff Francis #26 of the Kansas City Royals consults with catcher Brayan Pena #27 during the game against the Seattle Mariners on April 17, 2011 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Sq

Jeff Francis is only a few years removed from the 2007 season when he really helped out the Colorado Rockies, but he has been awful.

Francis started the year 0-5 with a 4.83 ERA.  Francis hit a rough patch in which he gave up five plus runs in three straight games, and he lost only two of the three starts.

Francis has been abysmal so far, and the end of his misery is not in sight.

Minnesota Twins- Joe Mauer

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins wipes his forehead against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the ALDS part of the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by

Joe Mauer was an MVP candidate last season despite starting the season on the DL because he battled back.

Mauer has started 2011 with a .235 batting average, no home runs and four RBI.  He has been awful, and he has been on the DL since April 11.

Mauer may have battled back from injuries last season, but I don't see him doing it again.  He is scheduled to play DH in a minor league game soon, but it will be a while before he is back behind the plate.

We will have to wait until June for Mauer to be back, and we can't expect him to come back and start hitting .350 again.

Los Angeles Angels- Vernon Wells

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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 09: Vernon Wells #10 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is helped off the field by manager Mike Scioscia after Wells strained his groin while at bat against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May

Vernon Wells was supposed to be a source of offense for the Los Angeles Angels, but he has done nothing of the sort.

Wells is hitting .183 with only four home runs and 13 RBI.  His current .183 batting average is actually a slight improvement from what it once was this season, but it is not enough for us to say that he is back.

At any rate, Wells is on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 9.  He will begin to play catch on Tuesday, but there could be a long road ahead for the former All-Star.

Wells went through the month of April with only one home run and six RBI even though he played almost every game.  We will probably see the worst of Wells coming back from his injury, and it will be a long time before Wells will be playing well enough to help the Angels make it to the postseason, and by that point, they will probably already know if they are in or not.

Oakland Athletics- Hideki Matsui

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 22: Hideki Matsui #55 of the Oakland A's waits to pinch hit against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning at AT&T Park on May 22, 2011 in San Francisco, California. His sacrifice fly put the A's up 4-1, but the Giants won 5

Hideki Matsui was brought to Oakland to provide an offensive spark, but he has disappointed thoroughly.

Matsui is hitting a mere .230, a far cry from his .274 of the past two years.  He also only has three home runs and 11 RBI.  His lack of power is very disturbing to Athletic fans, and he is going to need to turn that around if Oakland hopes to get out of the basement of the AL West.

Matsui isn't battling an injury, he is battling something that is much more difficult to overcome...his age.  The 36-year-old can no longer play the field, and his numbers at the plate are reason for the Athletics to bench him for a while.

Look for Matsui to struggle for the rest of the season and perhaps retire afterward.

Seattle Mariners- Jack Cust

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OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 02: Jack Cust #29 of the Seattle Mariners looks on against the Oakland Athletics during a Major League Baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on April 2, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

Jack Cust was supposed to give the Mariners some power this year, but he has been dreadful.

Cust only has one home run this season, and that came only three days ago.  He went all of April and most of May without one.  Cust also only has 16 RBI. Not quite the numbers Seattle wanted.  Finally, Cust's average is a mere .231, and although this number wasn't expected to be around .330, it still should be higher.

Cust is showing little to no signs of breaking out of his slump anytime soon, so he seems to be a waste for the Mariners.

Texas Rangers- Ian Kinsler

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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 01: Ian Kinsler #5 of the Texas Rangers shatters his bat on a pitch against the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on April 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Ian Kinsler has the potential to be great, but he has been far from that this season.

Kinsler has posted a .238 batting average so far, with only five home runs and 19 RBI.  While his power numbers are too bad for a leadoff hitter, his average is way below its potential.

Kinsler has struggled mightily this season, and his batting average continues to go down.  Kinsler is an injury-prone player who usually serves at least one stint of 15 days on the DL, and he hasn't had that yet.  That leads me to believe that he will be hurt soon, and his numbers will still go down farther.

Atlanta Braves- Dan Uggla

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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 21: Dan Uggla #26 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he grounds out with men in scoring position against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium on May 21, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Ima

Dan Uggla, brought to the Atlanta Braves for his all-around hitting, has been struggling.

Uggla is hitting only .180, and his average has steadily dropped for the past few weeks.  Uggla has hit seven home runs, which is pretty good, but almost every single one has been a solo shot, showing that he is not hitting at opportune times, demonstrated again by his mere 15 RBI.

Uggla is not making good contact often, and he is batting very poorly so far.  The Braves don't need power coming with no one one, they need Uggla to start hitting with runners on, but there is no indication that he will be turning things around soon.

Florida Marlins- Hanley Ramirez

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - APRIL 21: Hanley Ramirez #2 of the Florida Marlins looks on during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Sun Life Stadium on April 21, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Florida Marlins are off to a great start, and some people still give Hanley Ramirez the credit, but this is not the case, it has been Gaby Sanchez and the rest of the offense combined with a good pitching staff.

Ramirez is the star of the Marlins, but he is only hitting .215 this season, and he only has four home runs and 16 RBI.  Two of his home runs came in the last several games, but he has not knocked in anyone beside himself in a streak of double-digit games.

Ramirez's numbers were bad before, and they are getting worse.  He is not making solid contact often enough, and the Marlins need better production from their third hitter.  Ramirez will not turn his season around for a few months, and this will lead to the Marlins falling behind the Phillies and possibly the Braves too.

New York Mets- Jason Bay

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NEW YORK - MAY 22: Jason Bay #44 of the New York Mets looks down after grounding out against the New York Yankees on May 22, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees defeat the Mets 9-3. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Jason Bay used to be a great player, hitting well and even becoming a good fielder, but he has not shown that in the past two seasons.

Bay is hitting only .227 this season with two home runs and eigh RBI.  He has played in 27 games, and he hasn't been spectacular in any.

Bay has been plagued with injuries in recent years, and this has led to his decline.  Bay will not be able to break out of this slump (if it isn't something worse) any time soon, and that will help in eliminating the Mets.

Philadelphia Phillies- Raul Ibanez

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PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 25: Raul Ibanez #29 of the Philadelphia Phillies sits in the dugout during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 25, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Image

Raul Ibanez is a 38-year-old player, and he is showing his age.

Ibanez's numbers may deceive you; he is hitting .252 with five home runs and 21 RBI, but he has struggled.  Ibanez has been on-and-off, and he has not shown any consistency since his streak of 23 consecutive at-bats without a hit.  His numbers are inflated due to a few streaks of a coupe of games in which he did well, but he never continues his hot hitting for long.

Ibanez need to find a way to consistently hit if the Phillies want to win the World Series, and by that point Ibanez may be replaced.

Washington Nationals- Jayson Werth

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals in the dugout against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park on April 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Jayson Werth was a big-time free agent during the offseason, and he signed a huge seven-year, $100 million-plus deal, but he has not paid off.

Werth is hitting only .254 with eight home runs and 18 RBI.  Werth has not lived up to the hype yet, and he will need to start hitting well immediately if the Nationals want out of the basement of the NL East.

The Nationals are dead last in the NL East, 8.5 games back of Werth's old team, the Philadelphia Phillies.  The Nationals need a complete turn around if they want to make it to the postseason this year.

Chicago Cubs- Carlos Pena

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - MAY 18: Carlos Pena #22 of the Chicago Cubs draws a walk during a game against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on May 18, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Carlos Pena was the big acquisition for the Chicago Cubs, but he has not shown us why, and he is now in the trade rumors for the Cubs.

Pena has played in 44 games for the Cubbies, but he is only batting .209 with five home runs and 19 RBI.  Pena was supposed to provide an offensive spark, but he has led to the Cubs' sub-.500 record.

Pena's numbers have been declining, and there seems to be no end in sight for his terrible start to the season.

Cincinnati Reds- Edinson Volquez

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CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 17: Edinson Volquez #36 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on April 17, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Pirates won 7-6. (Phot

Edinson Volquez was expected to help the Cincinnati Reds' pitching staff along, but he has hurt them.

Volquez has an ERA of 6.35 thus far, and a 1.67 WHIP so far.  His record of 3-2 does not accurately show his struggles because of the Reds' effective offense.

Volquez has been demoted to Triple-A this past week, and he will probably continue to struggle for a while, until he becomes a mediocre pitcher for the Reds in the postseason.

Houston Astros- Carlos Lee

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TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 20: Carlos Lee #45 of the Houston Astros takes the strikeout during MLB action against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre May 20, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)

Carlos Lee was supposed to lead the Houston offense, but he has struggled, and so has the team.

Lee is hitting a mere .247 with only four home runs and 25 RBI.  These numbers are not those that the Astros were expecting from the All-Star or from their best hitter.

Lee's batting average has been falling, and worst of all, he has not hit a home run in a streak of double-digit games, and he only has three RBI in 10 games.

Lee has led his team down to the basement of the NL Central, 4.5 games back of the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates, and the second worst record in baseball.

Milwaukee Brewers- Zack Greinke

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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 04: Zack Greinke #13 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 4, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Zack Greinke was the biggest acquisition for the Milwaukee Brewers, but he hasn't shown why yet.

Greinke has an ERA of 5.79 so far, and while his 3-1 record and 1.14 WHIP are good, he needs to turn around his ERA, as he can't continue to rely on the Brewers' offense to bail him out.

Greinke has not had a start in which he has given up fewer than two earned runs yet, and he is still working back from his injury that kept him off the team until May.

Greinke needs to overcome both injury and poor starts if he wants to turn this season around, and by that time the Brewers will be out of the race for the NL Central.

Pittsburgh Pirates- Lyle Overbay

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PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 14: Lyle Overbay #37 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during warmups before the start of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on April 14, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Lyle Overbay is one of many players struggling on the Pittsburgh Pirates this season.

Overbay is hitting only .235 with four home runs and 16 home runs.  Overbay has played 46 games, this season, but he has struggled in almost every single one.

Overbay is not showing any signs of turning things around, but the Pirates will be one of the easier teams to eliminate, and he doesn't have a lot of time to turn his slump around.

St. Louis Cardinals- Ryan Franklin

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ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 31: Ryan Franklin #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to giving up a home run against the San Diego Padres on opening day at Busch Stadium on March 31, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Ryan Franklin was the closer for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he has been poor this season to say the least.

Franklin has a 9.20 ERA and a WHIP close to 2.00 to go along with his 0-3 record.  Franklin is 1-for-5 in save chances this season.

Franklin has been one of the worst closers in the league this season, and he has allowed 13 earned runs in his last 10 games, demonstrating his struggles.  There seems to be no end in sight for his struggles, and by the time he figures his stuff out, the Cardinals could be out of the running for the NL Central title.

Arizona Diamondbacks- Kelly Johnson

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: Kelly Johnson #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks makes his way back to the dugout after scoring in the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 22, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New Yo

Kelly Johnson was supposed to be a consistent hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but his batting average is appalling.

Johnson is hitting .190 for the Diamondbacks, and that is not what they expected...that's practically half of a batting average!

Johnson continues to struggle as his numbers continue to hover below .200, and there does not seem to be an end in sight for his drought.  Seeing as Arizona is decently far behind the Giants already, it's hard to see Johnson helping them win the division.

Colorado Rockies- Jason Giambi

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PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 03: Jason Giambi #23 of the Colorado Rockies watches from the dugout during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 3, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Rockies 4-3.

Yes, Giambi hit three home runs in one game against the Phillies, but he is still struggling.

As of May 18, Giambi had only one home run and was batting .115 with only four RBI.  Giambi's stroke has been way off this season, and even though he has had a good week, that is bound to happen.

The Rockies are trying to win the NL West, and with the Giambino struggling, that will be hard to do.

Los Angeles Dodgers- Jonathan Broxton

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LOS ANGELES - APRIL 18: Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt (C) of the Los Angeles Dodgers meets with pitcher Jonathan Broxton #51 and catcher Rod Barajas #28 during a ninth inning rally by the Atlanta Braves on April 18, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,

Jonathan Broxton is supposed to be a shut-down closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he has been far from that this season.

Broxton has an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.68 this season.  Broxton has been allowing runners on, and letting them score too, showing signs of a poor closing option.

Broxton is also on the DL as of now, although he is eligible to come off.  Broxton will need to battle back from injuries and poor pitching, and this eerily reminds me of Brad Lidge's 2009 season.

San Diego Padres- Mat Latos

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PEORIA, AZ - MARCH 06: Starting pitcher Mat Latos #38 of the San Diego Padres walks off the field after being removed from the spring training game against the Oakland Athletics at Peoria Stadium on March 6, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian

Mat Latos has struggled for the San Diego Padres so far, and they will need him pitching well if they want to get out of the NL West's basement.

Latos started the season 0-5 with a 4.86 ERA, and even though he has righted the ship a little bit, he is only 2-6 with an ERA of 4.08 ERA.  Latos has had a pair of good starts recently, but we cannot say he is back yet...although it would be nice to see one of the better pitchers in the game do well.

Latos' WHIP of 1.26 is disturbing because it means that he is still allowing a lot more runners on than usual, and he is also giving up more extrabase hits, meaning that he is still due for a rough season.  The Padres need him to start pitching well from now until the end of the season, but they won't get that.

San Francisco Giants- Cody Ross

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 22: Cody Ross #13 of the San Francisco Giants puts on his sunglasses before a game against the Oakland A's in interleague play at AT&T Park on May 22, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo b

It's been a fall from glory for the San Francisco Giants' postseason star.

Ross only has three home runs and 11 RBI this season, while in the postseason, he hit three home runs in two games.  Ross' .270 batting average isn't terrible, however, it is still not what his projections were at.  Most people expected Ross to follow up his postseason heroics nicely, however, he has done nothing of the sort.

Ross has struggled recently, and there does not appear to be an end in sight for Ross' power outage of his electric bat.