FACTS/FLUKES: Cespedes, Quintana, Hardy, Pineda, Valbuena

Cespedes a stable power source ... With two $20 seasons in three years since coming over from Cuba, the returns on Yoenis Céspedes (OF, DET) have hardly been a disappointment thus far. He hasn't been able to reproduce his rookie season numbers, however, as his BA and SB totals have both fallen. What's the outlook on Cespedes in his new Detroit home?

Year   AB   BA    xBA  ct%  HctX  h%  GB/LD/FB   PX  xPX  hr/f  Spd  SBO  HR/SB  BPV
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ====  ==  ========  ===  ===  ====  ===  ===  =====  ===
2012  487  .292  .269   79   114  33  40/20/40  132  114   15%  113  15%  23/16   74
2013  529  .240  .244   74    96  28  38/17/46  136  127   14%  118  12%  26/ 7   56
2014  600  .260  .254   79   106  30  34/18/48  134 ...

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 Facts & Flukes

Bobby Witt Jr. hasn't quite had a vintage season; is he still an elite cornerstone? Plus Hunter Brown, Cedric Mullins, Zebby Matthews, and Dominic Canzone
Aug 20 2026 3:06am
Jackson Merrill has turned his season around this summer. Also: Bubba Chandler, Otto Lopez, Jacob Webb, Luis Rengifo.
Aug 18 2026 3:06am
Max Fried has looked like his usual self since returning from injury. Plus, Shane Bieber, Austin Wells, Jacob Wilson, and Isaac Collins.
Aug 17 2026 3:06am
Jacob Misiorowski has been a revelation this season—we'll take a peek at the key contributors behind his tremendous performance.
Aug 14 2026 3:06am
Drake Baldwin's follow-up to his ROY campaign has been impressive. How are the skills? Plus, Landen Roupp, Willi Castro, Tyler Mahle, and Nick Gonzales.
Aug 12 2026 3:06am

Tools