FACTS/FLUKES: Gardner, Beltre, Blanton, Murphy, Noesi

Can Gardner pick up where he left off? ... The 2012 season was a wash Brett Gardner (OF, NYY), who dealt with multiple setbacks from a sore right elbow before finally succumbing to surgery in July. The silver lining? His most valuable asset—his legs—remain in perfect working condition. So what can we expect from a healthy Gardner in 2013?

Year  AB    BA    xBA   OBP  h%  bb%  ct%  Eye    G/L/F    PX   Spd  SBO  SB  BPV
====  ===  ====  ====  ====  ==  ===  ===  ====  ========  ==   ===  ===  ==  ===      
2009  248  .270  .256  .345  31    9   84  0.65  49/18/33  59   172  40%  26   58
2010  477  .277  .257  .383  34   14   79  0.78  53/19/28  72   151  31%  39   52
2011  510  .259  .260  .345  30   11   82  0.65  52/19/28  72   161 ...

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

Miguel Vargas has broken out in 2026. How much can he sustain?
Jul 31 2026 3:06am
Wyatt Langford has been bitten by the injury bug once again this year, but has he made progress in other areas? Also, Pete Alonso, Tanner Bibee, Yainer Diaz, and Keider Montero.
Jul 30 2026 3:06am
After posting a combined 1.96 ERA in 321 IP in 2024-25, Paul Skenes has a near-3.50 ERA in 2026. Is there any reason for concern? Plus, Seiya Suzuki, Riley O'Brien, Ty France, and Jakob Marsee.
Jul 29 2026 3:08am
Jesús Luzardo has improved his results since May. Also: Rafael Devers, Bryson Stott, Roki Sasaki, Brett Baty.
Jul 28 2026 3:06am
Gerrit Cole has come on strong over his last handful of starts and could be poised for a big finish. Plus, Dean Kremer, Royce Lewis, José Caballero, and Joc Pederson.
Jul 27 2026 3:08am

Tools