FACTS/FLUKES: Freeman, Estrada, Duda, Niese, Vogelsong
Mar 3 2012
Freddie Freeman: Just getting started ... Freddie Freeman (1B, ATL) led all National League rookies in BA (.282), hits (161), doubles (32), HR (21), RBI (76), OBA (.346) and SLG (.448) in 2011 ... what can he do for an encore?
Year AB BA xBA h% ct% Eye HR RBI PX Spd ===== === ==== ==== === === ==== == === === === 2009* 149 .238 .246 27% 86% 0.54 2 23 60 80 2010** 485 .285 .272 33% 79% 0.36 16 74 122 93 2011 571 .282 .260 34% 75% 0.37 21 76 138 74 * MLE ** Includes MLE
Teammate Craig Kimbrel may have won the 2011 Rookie of the Year, but Freeman's future is just as bright, even if there are a few warning signs:
- Freeman may be due for a BA...
Almost!
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