MLB: Five well-known hitters struggling at the plate this spring

Mar 6, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) flies out in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) flies out in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 6, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) flies out in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
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It’s a fact that performances at the plate during MLB Spring Training aren’t always accurate indicators of how that same player will fare during the regular season. Some players take the opportunity to experiment with variations in their approach and swing, leading to skewed numbers. Other factors such as health and rust can contribute to declined production as well. With that being said, here are five prominent hitters who have been befuddled by their opponents’ pitching so far in spring 2016.

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