FACTS/FLUKES: Freeman, Estrada, Duda, Niese, Vogelsong

Freddie Freeman: Just getting started ... Freddie Freeman (1B, ATL) led all National League rookies in BA (.282), hits (161), doubles (32), HR (21), RBI (76), OBA (.346) and SLG (.448) in 2011 ... what can he do for an encore?

Year    AB    BA   xBA   h%   ct%   Eye  HR  RBI  PX   Spd   
=====   ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ====  ==  ===  ===  ===  
2009*   149  .238  .246  27%  86%  0.54   2   23   60   80  
2010**  485  .285  .272  33%  79%  0.36  16   74  122   93  
2011    571  .282  .260  34%  75%  0.37  21   76  138   74  

* MLE
** Includes MLE

Teammate Craig Kimbrel may have won the 2011 Rookie of the Year, but Freeman's future is just as bright, even if there are a few warning signs:

  • Freeman may be due for a BA...

Almost!

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