FACTS/FLUKES: Hamilton, Shields, Avila, Mendoza, Overbay
Apr 2 2013
New park, falling ct% will affect Hamilton...By signing Josh Hamilton (OF, LAA) in the offseason, the Angels added another ex-MVP to their already potent lineup. While Hamilton was on fire (21 HR) in April/May of 2012, he cooled considerably over the rest of the year. What can we expect from him in his new environs?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% h% G/L/F PX hr/f HR ==== === ==== ==== === === == ======== === ==== == 2008 624 .304 .297 9 80 34 46/22/33 137 19% 32 2009* 368 .259 .253 7 76 32 36/22/42 103 9% 10 2010 518 .359 .326 8 82 39 42/22/36 174 21% 32 2011 487 .298 .297 7 81 33 41/21/38 148 16% 25 2012 562 .285 .282 10 71 33 38/21/41 196...
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