FACTS/FLUKES: Youkilis, Nova, M. Cabrera, Harrell, Pierzynski
Feb 20 2013
Fading plate patience and FB% limit Youkilis…While he claims he’ll “always be a Red Sock,” Kevin Youkilis (3B, NYY) will be in Yankees pinstripes this year. With Alex Rodriguez (3B, NYY) expected to miss at least the first few months of the season, Youkilis will see plenty of playing time. Can he overcome his own recent health woes to make a contribution?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% h% G/L/F PX hr/f HR BPV ==== === ==== ==== === === == ======== === ==== == === 2008 538 .312 .299 10 80 35 34/22/44 165 15% 29 94 2009 491 .305 .282 14 75 36 35/21/44 165 16% 27 84 2010 362 .307 .297 14 81 33 37/16/47 164 14% 19 119 2011 431 .258 .275 14 77 30 42/20/38 147 ...
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