BATTERS: 2017 Very early slow start holds
Apr 16 2017
It can be tempting to cut bait on hitters who have gotten off to slow starts. Resisting the urge to do so often is difficult, since we all want to get off to quick starts in our leagues. But foregoing a decision to cut a hitter too early can help you the hot streak later in the season.
Let's take a closer look at several players in each league who stand great shots at rebounding from their early swoons, keeping in mind that small skill samples like the ones currently at our disposal can easily lead owners to making cut decisions that they will later regret.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Mookie Betts (RF, BOS) has an empty .286 BA after the season's first two weeks. He has produced 0 HR, 1 RBI, and 0 SB, along with a marginal .696 OPS. But no batter...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Batters
Adley Rutschman's quiet start to the 2025 season is hiding some impressing underlying gains.
Apr 28 2025 3:05am
Apr 28 2025 3:05am
Leody Taveras' combination of poor batted ball quality and plate discipline makes him a bat you don't want to own.
Apr 21 2025 3:08am
Apr 21 2025 3:08am
This week's post features Tyler Soderstrom, now batting third for the Athletics, Geraldo Perdomo and Pavin Smith rising in the Arizona lineup, plus two LHHs now batting first.
Apr 18 2025 3:10am
Apr 18 2025 3:10am
Jonathan India's slow start is hiding excellent plate discipline and batted ball quality, which gives hope for a big rebound.
Apr 14 2025 3:07am
Apr 14 2025 3:07am
Jeremy Peña's early combination of batted ball quality and plate discipline is putting him on the path to a big season in 2025.
Apr 7 2025 3:06am
Apr 7 2025 3:06am
