SPECULATOR: Leading Indicator takeaways, 2018

One of the more underutilized tools here at BaseballHQ.com is the Leading Indicators (LI) page. In an attempt to draw some attention to this valuable resource, we'll use some of these reports as a jumping-off point for our Speculator musings. So, click on the link (it will open in a new window) and follow along with us as we highlight some interesting names popping up atop these leaderboards.

Top Skills - Batting Average (AL)

Alex Bregman (3B, HOU) garnered a Top 35 preseason ADP despite a limited track record, and his lukewarm numbers (.260, 6 HR, 6 SB) have provided just a partial return on investment. But Bregman's 85% ct% and .280 xBA put him near the top of our BA skills leaderboard, and he's one of three hitters to pair that...

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