FACTS/FLUKES: G. Sanchez, Fulmer, Cruz, Duffy, Gardner
Jul 23 2017
Gauging a sophomore Sanchez ... Gary Sánchez (C, NYY) was one of the more polarizing players entering 2017 drafts. On one hand, the rookie smashed 20 HR with a .300 BA in less than a half-season of AB at a thin position. On the other, his limited track record deterred risk-averse owners from plopping down a top-50 pick. How are things turning out?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% HctX h% GB/LD/FB PX/xPX hr/f HR BPV ==== === ==== ==== === === ==== == ======== ======= ==== == === 2016 201 .299 .304 11 72 122 32 49/16/34 218/159 40% 20 105 2017 244 .270 .267 10 73 110 32 42/25/33 120/ 99 24% 14 34
Sanchez has slowed, but he's still been effective:
- Sanchez's hr/f has predictably...
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