BATTERS: Very early observations, 2021
Apr 12 2021
As we did in our most recent Starting Pitchers Buyers Guide, let's take a very early look at some notable early performances among batters to help you identify which extreme performances are worth buying into, as well as which you should view with a skeptical eye.
Keep in mind that current data samples are tiny, so our focus very early in the season will be to discuss only extreme performances in this space.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Luis Arraez (2B/3B, MIN) was forgotten about in many 2021 drafts (494 ADP), but he has rewarded those that speculated on him (.320 BA, .880 OPS in 25 AB). He is hitting a lot of line drives (45/35/20 G/L/F), an approach reflected in his 93.7 mph average exit velocity. And he's not opening up his swing in the...
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