FACTS/FLUKES: Goldschmidt, Lester, Bruce, Lincecum, Lind

Goldschmidt an elite option ... Paul Goldschmidt (1B, ARI) was well on his way to another monster season in 2014 until he was hit on the hand with a pitch in early August. The resulting fracture shelved Goldschmidt for the season, though he still earned over $20 anyway. Is there any reason to doubt Goldschmidt entering 2015?

Year   AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  HctX  h%  GB/LD/FB   PX  xPX  hr/f  HR  Spd  SB  BPV
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2011  156  .250  .257   11   66   119  33  42/21/37  177  155   21%   8   89   4   57
2012  514  .286  .275   10   75   127  35  40/24/36  149  160   14%  20   78  18   64
2013  602  .302  .290   14   76   131  35  44/21/35  168  164   23%  36  ...

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