FACTS/FLUKES: G. Sanchez, Fulmer, Cruz, Duffy, Gardner

Gauging a sophomore Sanchez ... Gary Sánchez (C, NYY) was one of the more polarizing players entering 2017 drafts. On one hand, the rookie smashed 20 HR with a .300 BA in less than a half-season of AB at a thin position. On the other, his limited track record deterred risk-averse owners from plopping down a top-50 pick. How are things turning out?

Year   AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  HctX  h%  GB/LD/FB   PX/xPX  hr/f  HR  BPV
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ====  ==  ========  =======  ====  ==  ===
2016  201  .299  .304   11   72   122  32  49/16/34  218/159   40%  20  105
2017  244  .270  .267   10   73   110  32  42/25/33  120/ 99   24%  14   34

Sanchez has slowed, but he's still been effective:

  • Sanchez's hr/f has predictably...

Almost!

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