FACTS/FLUKES: J. Upton, Ventura, Andrus, Eovaldi, Dickerson
May 17 2016
What's behind Upton's collapse? ... Six $20+ seasons in the last seven years, "AAA" reliability, peak age, and then this. Through 148 AB, Justin Upton (OF, DET) has a sub-Mendoza batting average with just two HR—far from a rosterable level of production in any league; let alone from a top-50 fantasy pick. What's behind it, and are there any reasons for optimism?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% HH% h% GB/LD/FB PX xPX hr/f Spd SBO BPV ==== === ==== ==== === === === == ======== === === ==== === === === 2012 554 .280 .250 10 78 31 33 44/21/36 96 107 15% 127 15% 50 2013 558 .263 .254 12 71 30 32 41/22/38 145 110 11% 108 5% 59 2014 566 .270 .262 10 70 38 34 40/20/40 ...
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