FACTS/FLUKES: N. Cruz, Mahle, Pederson, Mikolas, Chavis
Jun 1 2022
Cruz has been a disappointment … After spending 2006-21 in the American League, Nelson Cruz (DH, WAS) signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Nationals in March 2022. Things haven’t gone according to plan, as he owns a .237 batting average with just 4 HR in 192 PA. What’s going on here?
Year PA HR BA/xBA bb%/ct% GB/LD/FB h% HctX PX/xPX hr/f Brl% HH% ==== === == ========= ======= ======== == ==== ======= ==== ==== === 2018 591 37 .256/.266 9/76 44/18/39 27 119 139/123 24% 14% 52% 2019 521 41 .311/.281 11/71 40/20/40 35 129 177/156 31% 20% 52% 2020 214 16 .303/.267 12/69 46/23/31 36 107 164/113 41% 15% 47% 2021 584 32 .265/.260 9/75 43/18/39 29 118 128/113 21% 14% ...
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
Jordan Walker has made some big adjustments in 2026. We dig into them to see how sustainable his breakout is.
Jun 19 2026 3:06am
Jun 19 2026 3:06am
Sonny Gray has delivered 200+ strikeout totals in each of the past two seasons, but he's well off that pace through the first couple of months—what gives? Also, deeper looks at Ben Rice, Kody Clemens, Michael Massey, and Jake Latz.
Jun 18 2026 3:06am
Jun 18 2026 3:06am
Alex Bregman's move to the Cubs hasn't worked out as planned. How are the skills? Plus, William Contreras, Michael Soroka, Ryan O'Hearn, and Andre Pallante.
Jun 17 2026 3:06am
Jun 17 2026 3:06am
Mookie Betts' results have struggled in 2026. Also: Shota Imanaga, Manny Machado, Robbie Ray, and Alec Bohm.
Jun 16 2026 3:06am
Jun 16 2026 3:06am
Yandy Díaz is having a career year at age 34. Will it hold up? Plus Kyle Harrison, JJ Bleday, Christopher Sánchez, and Willson Contreras.
Jun 14 2026 3:08am
Jun 14 2026 3:08am
