FACTS/FLUKES: Carter, Hughes, De Aza, H. Santiago, J. Ramirez
Sep 15 2014
Carter takes aim at HR crown … Chris Carter (1B/OF, HOU) continues to mash the ball as he has topped 30 HR for the first time and has a chance at reaching the 40 HR plateau this year. His batting average, though still not good, has also risen a bit. Have there been any changes beneath the surface to support the improved stats?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% h% HR PX xPX HctX GB/LD/FB hr/f BPV ==== === ==== ==== === === == == === === ==== ======== ==== === 2012 218 .239 .251 15 62 30 16 214 126 92 34/20/46 25% 72 2013 506 .223 .226 12 58 32 29 197 171 94 31/22/47 21% 40 2014 462 .238 .258 9 65 28 36 220 170 104 26/21/53 23% 79
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