Eric Hosmer owns the longest current hitting streak in the majors, having collected a hit in 16 consecutive games. This is not just a hit here or there streak either, as Eric collected 26 hits and eight walks, good for a .413/.486/.603 slash line. The thing that stands out in the streak, however, is his run and RBI totals. In 16 games, on base over 30 times, hitting with some power, Hosmer scored just nine runs and drove in nine.

The reason can be seen in the team stats over that time frame. The Royals are hitting just .268/.309/.376. There’s no one else on base for Hosmer to drive in, and there’s no one else picking up enough hits to bring Hosmer around to score. The Royals are just 6-10 in that time frame, having scored just 53 runs. Hosmer is trying to carry the team, but can’t do it alone.