FACTS/FLUKES: D. Gordon, Carpenter, Francoeur, Papelbon, W. Peralta

Gordon continues to improve at the plate ... It was no surprise that Dee Gordon (2B, MIA) led the majors in steals for the second consecutive season in 2015. However, while many expected regression at the plate, he instead took another step forward, as he took home the National League batting crown as well. Can he do it again?

Year   AB  SB    BA   xBA   OBP  OPSvL  bb%  ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX  PX  Spd  SBO  SB%
====  ===  ==  ====  ====  ====  =====  ===  ===  ========  ==  ====  ==  ===  ===  ===
2011* 512  42  .277  .266  .301   .595   3    85  56/23/21  32   37   38  160  39%  78%
2012* 333  33  .226  .246  .272   .415   6    80  59/21/21  28   52   36  141  53%  75%
2013* 468  43  .234  .224  .299   .577   8    77  49/21/30  30  ...

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