CLEVELAND, Ohio — While Cleveland’s pitching staff has rightfully dominated headlines during their improbable playoff chase, the Guardians’ offense has undergone its own remarkable transformation – led by the sudden eruption of catcher Bo Naylor and the historic excellence of José Ramírez.

Naylor’s metamorphosis at the plate has been nothing short of astounding, leaving even veteran observers struggling to explain what they’re witnessing.

“Somebody exchanged bodies with Bo Naylor because he has become the hitter everyone thought he would be,” Paul Hoynes said during the latest Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast , reaching for a supernatural explanation. “This is a different guy. This is a guy we haven’t seen before.”

The numbers back up Hoynes’ bewilderment. Over his last 15 games, Naylo

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