FACTS/FLUKES: Ellsbury, Scherzer, Rasmus, Rodney, D. Santana

Power doesn’t reappear, but speed persists for Ellsbury…When Jacoby Ellsbury (OF, NYY) signed with the Yankees in the off-season, fanalytic bidders drooled. Visions of the lefty taking aim at the short right field porch in Yankee Stadium (+33% LH HR) had some pondering a return to his 2011 power numbers (32 HRs). Those owners are likely pretty disappointed in his 2014 performance.

Year   AB    BA   xBA  bb%  ct%  h%   G/L/F    HR   PX  xPX  hr/f  Spd  SB  SBO%
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ========  ==  ===  ===  ====  ===  ==  ====
2010* 102  .239  .256    5   91  26  49/16/35   0   48   35    0%   97   8   37%
2011  660  .321  .313    7   85  34  43/23/34  32  145  115   17%  103  39   30%
2012  303  .271  .259    6   86  30 ...

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

Gunnar Henderson is hitting .209; are there reasons for concern? Also: Luis Castillo, Angel Martínez, Bryan Baker, and Jack Flaherty.
May 7 2026 3:06am
What is going on with Tatis Jr.? Plus, Jesús Luzardo, Otto Lopez, Randy Vásquez, and Liam Hicks.
May 6 2026 3:07am
Mike Trout has turned back the clock and is looking like peak Trout in the early going. Plus, Trevor Story, Josh Jung, Taj Bradley, and Noah Cameron.
May 4 2026 3:06am
Our first in-season AL Facts/Flukes looks at a mix of slow starters and hot risers.
Apr 30 2026 3:06am
Jordan Walker has hit seven HR in April. Also: Braxton Ashcraft, Andy Pages, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Michael Busch.
Apr 28 2026 3:06am

Tools