FACTS/FLUKES: W. Smith, Yelich, Wacha, Av. Garcia, Jos. Gray

Smith solidifies top-tier catcher status … Will Smith (C, LA) followed his 2021 breakout ($15 R$) with a .260 BA and 24 HR in a career-high 578 PA ($19 R$). He enters 2023 with a 51 ADP, making him the third catcher off the board in most fantasy leagues. Is it fair to expect more of the same?

Year   PA  HR/xHR    BA/xBA  bb%/ct%  GB/LD/FB  h% HctX   PX/xPX QBaB Brl% HR/F
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2018^ 383  15/N/A  .200/ N/A   8/64      N/A    26  N/A  126/N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A
2019* 447  30/10   .236/.248  10/72   29/17/54  25  112  147/168  BAb  11%  23%
2020  137   8/ 7   .289/.301  15/81   24/27/49  30  133  153/161  BAb  13%  17%
2021  501  25/23   .258/.258  12/76   31/22/46  28 ...

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