when hitting a home run is a bad thing

Milwaukee Brewers centerfielder Carlos Gomez' season started with a bang.  He had a home in his first at bat.

With that first swing on opening day, Gomez might now think he's a power hitter.  In 15 at-bats since then, Gomez has one hit, and has struck out 6 times.  Instead of looking to make contact, Gomez is looking to go deep.

Carlos Gomez celebrating his opening day home run

It is this attitude that has made Gomez an enigma to Brewers fans.  All Gomez really needs to do is hit ground balls.  If he hits a ground ball to either the third baseman or shortstop, Gomez, with his speed, has a great chance to beat the ball to first base.

Most speedy baserunners can make the trek from home plate to first base in less than 4 seconds.  Instead of utilizing this blazing speed, Gomez is trying to hit home runs.