FACT/FLUKES: Teixeira, E. Santana, Simon, Carter, Bradley Jr.

Teixeira rediscovers power stroke ... It's unlikely anyone predicted a Mark Teixeira (1B, NYY) renaissance this season, but at age 35 the oft-injured first baseman has thus far managed to avoid the injury bug and is mashing like it's 2011. What are the odds he keeps this up through September and beyond?

Year   AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  h%  HctX    G/L/F   HR   PX  xPX  hr/f
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ====  ========  ==  ===  ===  ====
2011  589  .248  .281   11   81  24   124  35/18/47  39  151  133   17%
2012  451  .251  .281   11   82  26   122  41/19/39  24  137  120   16%
2013   53  .151  .239   13   64  16    76  29/29/43   3  139  128   20%
2014  440  .216  .254   12   75  24   114  41/21/37  22  125  119   18%
2015 ...

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 Facts & Flukes

José Ramírez is running wild, but he's only hitting .215. Also, deeper looks at Nick Martinez, Luke Raley, Peter Lambert, and Ryan Jeffers.
May 14 2026 3:05am
Rafael Devers has started slowly in 2026. Also: Grant Holmes, Ian Happ, Edward Cabrera, and Brandon Marsh.
May 12 2026 3:06am
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is delivering a high BA but isn't hitting for power early on. Plus, Jorge Soler, Brayan Rocchio, MacKenzie Gore, and Joey Cantillo.
May 11 2026 3:07am
Gunnar Henderson is hitting .209; are there reasons for concern? Also: Luis Castillo, Angel Martínez, Bryan Baker, and Jack Flaherty.
May 7 2026 3:06am
What is going on with Tatis Jr.? Plus, Jesús Luzardo, Otto Lopez, Randy Vásquez, and Liam Hicks.
May 6 2026 3:07am

Tools