FACTS/FLUKES: Brantley, J. Kelly, Giolito, J. Iglesias, C. Vazquez
May 28 2018
Resurgent Brantley starting strong... After two injury-marred seasons, Michael Brantley (OF, CLE) once again started the season on the DL. But since he returned to the Indians' lineup in the second week of the season he has put up numbers reminiscent of his peak in 2014-2015. Is his strong start supported by his underlying skills?
Year AB/HR BA/ xBA SB/Spd/SBO HctX ct% bb% OBA PX/xPX G/L/F HR/F ==== ====== ========= ========== ==== === === === ======= ======== ==== 2011 451/ 7 .266/.264 13/112/15% 111 83 7 318 82/ 82 49/20/31 6% 2012 552/6 .288/.286 12/109/13% 100 90 9 348 75/ 76 49/23/29 4% 2013 556/10 .284/.287 17/110/13% 89 88 7 332 72/ 76 47/23/30 7% 2014 ...
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