BATTERS: Surgers and faders, 2017 to 2018
Jul 23 2018
Let's continue our stretch-run look at players whose production and skills have surged or faded the most from 2017 to 2018.
The following bats have seen a substantial spike or drop in their OPS from last season to this one:
-
OPS, 2018 YTD vs. 2017* Name League Position OPS 2018 OPS 2017 Diff ================== ====== ======== ======== ======== ===== Saladino, Tyler NL SS/2B/3B .828 .484 +.344 Betts, Mookie AL CF 1.139 .803 +.336 Soler, Jorge AL RF .820 .503 +.317 Maile, Luke AL C .683 .407 +.276 Romine, Austin AL C .825 .565 +.260 Profar, Jurickson AL SS/3B/2B/1B .756 ...
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 Batters
Lars Nootbaar's marginal surface stats in 2025 hid some elite batted ball quality, making him a premium end-gamer.
Mar 16 2026 3:10am
Mar 16 2026 3:10am
Pete Crow-Armstrong's marginal batted ball quality, shaky plate skills, and extreme level of chase make him a risky bet to maintain his 2025 value.
Mar 9 2026 3:05am
Mar 9 2026 3:05am
Ben Rice's massive gains in exit velocity and against southpaws in 2025 make him a premium breakout target.
Mar 2 2026 3:05am
Mar 2 2026 3:05am
Anthony Volpe's reduction in chase and gains in batted ball quality give him premium LIMA batter appeal in 2026 drafts given his modest market price.
Feb 23 2026 3:05am
Feb 23 2026 3:05am
Colt Keith's improved batted ball quality late in 2025 gives him intriguing appeal as a player to watch this spring.
Feb 16 2026 3:05am
Feb 16 2026 3:05am
