Nationals' CJ Abrams looks like a top-5 hitter in MLB. He's determined to maintain it

PITTSBURGH — Every April, it’s been said that CJ Abrams looks like a brand-new hitter; that he appears comfortable at the plate; that he is chasing less, relaxing more and settling in as a face of the Washington Nationals franchise.Over the past two seasons, he’s reinforced these refrains with incredible first-half numbers followed by declining metrics down the stretch.Advertisement