The A's offense has been really great over the last bunch of weeks, and Jonah Heim has emerged as one of the team's best bats against left-handed pitching.There's no manager who loves matchups more than the A's manager, Mark Kotsay. Kotsay, like some other managers, will always load his lineups with lefty hitters to face right-handers, and will always pack in all righties to take on southpaws.Apr 22, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (7) talks with staff in the dugout following a batted ball that was trapped in the jersey of Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36, background) during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. The play was ruled a hit. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn ImagesSince Heim has proven that he can hit left-handed pitching, he's been finding his way into the A's lineup even on days when Shea Langeliers needs a break.Jonah Heim was mainly brought onto this team to serve as the backup catcher to Shea Langeliers and wasn't expected to have much of a role besides that. Given his opportunities to start, he's done a fabulous job. ATH - Jonah Heim Solo HR (4)⚡ Game-tying HR ⚡📏 316 ft | 💨 94.6 mph | 📐 48°⚾️ 92.9 mph changeup (MIL - LHP Aaron Ashby)🏟️ Out in 0/30 parks 👻MIL (14) @ ATH (14)🔻 10th#Athletics pic.twitter.com/AiurJMkQE4— MLB Home Runs (@MLBHRs_) June 9, 2026One of Heim's biggest moments since rejoining the A's came in Game 1 of the Las Vegas Series against the Brewers. After a huge Nick Kurtz bomb to put the team within one run, down to their final out, Heim delivered one of the shortest home runs in MLB history.The clutch hit sent the game into more extra innings, but his hit would get criticized on social media, because it would not have been a home run in any MLB ballpark.Why Heim Needs To Hit Exclusively Righty May 31, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics catcher Jonah Heim (15) connects for a three-run home run against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn ImagesAlthough Heim has been super hot since coming back to the A's organization, one struggle he's had is hitting right-handers. Against right-handed pitchers this season, Jonah Heim holds just a .150 batting average and .464 OPS in 40 at-bats. He has no home runs this season against righties. On the other side, Heim bats to an incredible .318 batting average and a 1.112 OPS, which is top 10 in all of baseball against lefties. He also has all five of his home runs this season when he bats right-handed against southpaws.We're callin' this a HEIM run 💥 pic.twitter.com/8KGJ7806pI— Athletics on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) June 10, 2026One way that he could possibly even his splits and get everyday playing time, is by dropping the switch-hitting title. It's not uncommon for switch hitters to get to the major league level and stop doing it because they usually hit better from one side. A recent example of that was Cedric Mullins. When he came up with the Orioles, he elected to stick to batting lefty for the rest of his career.Heim Could Draw Trade Interest May 19, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Athletics catcher Jonah Heim (15) gestures to the dugout after a double in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesEven though Heim was acquired via trade a few weeks ago from Atlanta, don't discount the fact that he could be traded once again.Lots of teams are lacking catcher production, including the New York Yankees. A contender like New York that is lacking production from the injured Austin Wells, and isn't getting much out of Ali Sanchez and JC Escarra, could look at the A's backup catcher.Even if the A's are looking to contend this year, if they get something solid in return for Heim, it could bolster their roster in perhaps a position of need. Players that have homered in each of the first two games in Las Vegas:Nick KurtzTyler SoderstromJonah HeimZack GelofIt’s still the 6th inning 🤯 pic.twitter.com/gadqyhiLBI— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) June 10, 2026Maybe the Yankees could part with a bullpen arm that could help the A's depth, and they could land their new starting catcher in Jonah Heim.The first step for Heim to become a valuable hitter in this league might just be becoming a full-time right-handed hitter.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow