FACTS/FLUKES: J.D. Martinez, Sale, Rasmus, Eovaldi, D. Santana

While BA disappoints, Martinez impresses with power…The Tigers have been perennial pennant contenders for years, and much of that is due to a phalanx of veteran sluggers. But in 2014, a lesser-known name became a regular contributor—J.D. Martinez (OF, DET). In 2015, Martinez has been hitting for power—albeit with a lower BA—in the 5-hole of the Detroit lineup.

Year   AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  h%  HctX   G/L/F    HR   PX  xPX  hr/f  
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ====  ========  ==  ===  ===  ====  
2011* 525  .283  .277    8   78  33   114  37/28/36  16  117  124   10%
2012* 485  .230  .224    8   76  28    87  52/17/32  11   81   79   12%
2013  296  .250  .236    3   72  32   102  44/22/34   7  103  108    9%
2014* 506  .307 ...

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