FACTS/FLUKES: Stanton, J. Zimmermann, Ottavino, M. Smith, Almora

Can Stanton bounce back from a down year?... 2016 saw Giancarlo Stanton (OF, MIA) post the lowest batting average and OPS of his career while only playing in 119 games—should we be worried?

Year   AB   BA    xBA  HR  bb%  ct%  HctX  GB/LD/FB   PX/xPX  hr/f
====  ===  ====  ====  ==  ===  ===  ====  ========  =======  ====
2012  449  .290  .288  37    9   68   132  36/22/42  226/163   29%
2013  425  .249  .253  24   15   67   109  43/18/38  180/139   22%
2014  539  .288  .278  37   15   68   120  41/20/39  206/146   26%
2015  279  .265  .282  27   11   68   142  35/20/45  236/210   32%
2016  413  .240  .243  27   11   66   115  40/17/43  167/156   23%
------------------------------------------------------------------
16-1H 256  .219 ...

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

Gunnar Henderson is hitting .209; are there reasons for concern? Also: Luis Castillo, Angel Martínez, Bryan Baker, and Jack Flaherty.
May 7 2026 3:06am
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

Tools