FACTS/FLUKES: S. Perez, Gray, Kiermaier, Tomlin, W. Castillo

Hard contact and fly balls driving Perez…When Salvador Perez (C, KC) went down after a collision in the World Baseball Classic in March, his fantasy owners held their collective breath. Fortunately, it turned out to be only knee inflammation, and Perez succeeded in opening the regular season in the regular lineup. He’s been raking ever since, and looks to top his previous value.

Year   AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  h%  HctX   G/L/F    HR   PX  xPX  hr/f
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ====  ========  ==  ===  ===  ====
2013  496  .292  .272   4    87  31   108  47/21/33  13   88   96    9%
2014  578  .260  .265   4    85  28   115  39/21/40  17   95  106    9%
2015  531  .260  .268   2    85  27    89  42/21/37  21   99   88   12%

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

What is going on with Tatis Jr.? Plus, Jesús Luzardo, Otto Lopez, Randy Vásquez, and Liam Hicks.
May 6 2026 3:07am
Mike Trout has turned back the clock and is looking like peak Trout in the early going. Plus, Trevor Story, Josh Jung, Taj Bradley, and Noah Cameron.
May 4 2026 3:06am
Our first in-season AL Facts/Flukes looks at a mix of slow starters and hot risers.
Apr 30 2026 3:06am
Jordan Walker has hit seven HR in April. Also: Braxton Ashcraft, Andy Pages, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Michael Busch.
Apr 28 2026 3:06am
Jacob deGrom looked the part of an ace again. Is he? Plus Alec Burleson, Bryce Miller, Tyler O'Neill, and Evan Carter.
Mar 29 2026 3:07am

Tools