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Will Benson's Hitting Coach Impact: Reds Offense Boost

Will Bensons 2025 Performance: A Sign of Things to Come for the Cincinnati Reds? Despite a drop in stats in 2024, Will Bensons 2025 performance shows a positive shift. With improved exit velocity, hard-hit rate, and barrel rate, hes among the top hitters in baseball. His adjusted plate approach, reducing strikeouts and pulling the ball more, suggests a significant boost in production for the Reds in 2026.

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