FACTS/FLUKES: Dunn, Hellickson, Montero, Crow, Hechavarria

Dunn’s power returns, but average still missing… Going into the 2011 draft, it all seemed so simple - Adam Dunn (1B/DH, CHW) had hit 38+ HR for seven straight years, and had moved to a hitter’s park. But it was not to be; Dunn and his anemic performance dragged down numerous fanalytic teams. Those who took a chance on a recovery this year have gotten a mixed bag of results:

Year   AB    BA   xBA  vsLH  bb%  ct%   h%   G/L/F     PX  HR  hr/f  BPV
====  ===  ====  ====  ====  ===  ===  ===  ========  ===  ==  ====  ===
2008  517  .236  .265  .195   19   68   26  36/18/46  188  40   24%   72
2009  546  .267  .258  .268   18   68   33  31/20/49  178  38   21%   54
2010  558  .260  .266  .199   12   64   33  33/18/49  217  38   21%  ...

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