FACTS/FLUKES: Soto, García, Bart, Matz, Syndergaard
Feb 1 2023
Is Soto still a first rounder? ... Juan Soto (OF, SD) was the first outfielder off the board in most drafts a season ago, but fell short of expectations when his BA dipped more than 70 points. Let's see what went wrong and if there's reason to believe in a full rebound.
Year PA HR/xHR SB BA/xBA bb%/ct% G/L/F h%/HctX/Brl% PX/xPX HR/F Spd ==== === ====== == ========= ======= ======== ============ ======= ==== === 2019 659 34/40 12 .282/.280 16/76 42/21/37 32/108/12% 138/139 22% 103 2020 196 13/14 6 .351/.335 21/82 52/20/29 36/139/18% 179/140 36% 83 2021 654 29/31 9 .313/.285 22/81 53/19/29 34/130/13% 113/99 24% 101 2022 663 27/30 6 .242/.273 20/82 ...
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
Corbin Carroll steals fewer bases. Also: Freddy Peralta, Bryan Reynolds, Gregory Soto, Eugenio Suárez.
Jul 14 2026 7:00am
Jul 14 2026 7:00am
Dylan Cease is piling up strikeouts in Toronto, while Sean Burke has shown plenty of growth. Plus, Kerry Carpenter, Caleb Durbin, and Cole Young.
Jul 13 2026 3:08am
Jul 13 2026 3:08am
A skills-based look at Caminero's breakout encore, Keaschall's sophomore season, Rocker's recent returns, and more.
Jul 9 2026 3:05am
Jul 9 2026 3:05am
What's up with Kyle Tucker? Plus, Braxton Ashcraft, Luis García Jr., Nick Lodolo, and Jake McCarthy
Jul 8 2026 3:06am
Jul 8 2026 3:06am
Nick Kurtz has been as good as advertised, pushing for another 40-HR season with a high BA. Plus, Chandler Simpson, Ceddanne Rafaela, Bryce Miller, and Kevin Gausman.
Jul 6 2026 3:06am
Jul 6 2026 3:06am
