FACTS/FLUKES: Adolis García, Kluber, Kemp, Archer, Morgan

The muscly García posted power (31 HR) and speed (16 SB), though concerning plate discipline in 2021 ... With concerns heading into 2022, Adolis García (OF, TEX) has quieted the doubters with 15 home runs and 11 stolen bases with a .256 BA through 292 PA. Do García's skills point to sustainability in 2022?

Year  PA    BA/xBA    HR/SB  bb%  ct%   h%   GB/LD/FB  hr/f  Brl%   PX/xPX     R$
====  ===  =========  =====  ===  ===  ===   ========  ====  ====  ========   ===  
2021  622  .243/.231  31/16   5%   67%  31%  43/16/41   20%  12%   106/112    $24
2022  306  .259/.258  15/11   5%   72%  31%  36/24/40   18%  11%   141/147    $35 

García's plate discipline skills remain concerning, but the contact quality metrics boost his value:

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