Gunnar Henderson, a promising player for the Baltimore Orioles, has struggled at the start of the 2026 MLB season, currently batting .208 with nine home runs and 19 RBIs over 34 games. His inconsistency has drawn criticism from former Orioles player Mike Bordick, who expressed concern about Henderson's focus on personal home run goals rather than contributing to the team's success. Bordick stated, "We think he's one of the best players in baseball... but why all the swing-and-misses?" Fans have echoed Bordick's sentiments on social media, calling Henderson's approach selfish and advocating for more team-oriented play. The Orioles also brought in Pete Alonso, who has similarly struggled, batting .215 with six home runs and 15 RBIs. Both players need to step up for the team to improve its offensive output, as highlighted by MLB writer Nathan Skidmore, who noted that if Henderson and Alonso could deliver better performances, the Orioles' offense would look significantly different.