FACTS/FLUKES: Brantley, J. Kelly, Giolito, J. Iglesias, C. Vazquez

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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