FACTS/FLUKES: Freeman, Hamels, Crawford, Zambrano, Soriano

Encore for Freeman? ... Freddie Freeman (1B, ATL) delivered a solid rookie season, mixing a decent batting average with good power and run production. If not for teammate Craig Kimbrel (RHP, ATL), he'd have a Rookie of the Year trophy to show for his work. Now Freeman has established a baseline for expectations. Is there also room for growth?

Period    AB     BA   HR   bb%   ct%    Eye    G/L/F     PX   hr/f   xBA    vLHP
======   ===   ====   ==   ===   ===   ====   ========   ===  ====   ====   ====
2009*    149   .242    2     6    88   0.59   --------    65  ----   ----    ---
2010**   485   .242   16     7    84   0.48   44/19/38   114   11%   .287    ---
2011     571   .282   21     8    75   0.37   42/23/35   126   14%   .270 ...

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