FACTS/FLUKES: Kemp, Putz, Victorino, Niese and Lucroy
Mar 20 2012
Kemp: Spike or plateau? ... Many fantasy owners rode Matt Kemp's (OF, LA) breakout campaign to championships last season. His broad base of skills exploded in 2011, and earned him cover-boy status on several the mainstream annual publications in 2012. And even though we here at BaseballHQ.com have written recently of the danger of paying for last year's performance, Kemp is surely the exception. He'll pick right up where he left in September—right?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% h% G/L/F PX hr/f Spd SBO HR/SB ==== === ==== ==== === === == ======== === ==== === === ===== 2008 606 .290 .266 7 75 36 45/23/32 114 12% 131 29% 18/35 2009 606 .297 .262 8 77 35 40/21/38 117 14% 136 ...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Facts & Flukes
William Contreras has lost value. Also: Quinn Priester, Spencer Steer, JoJo Romero, and Otto Lopez.
Aug 12 2025 3:06am
Aug 12 2025 3:06am
Shea Langeliers has always had power. Now he's added contact. Plus Christian Walker, Nathan Eovaldi, Logan O'Hoppe, and Michael Wacha.
Aug 11 2025 3:06am
Aug 11 2025 3:06am
Can Max Scherzer finish the season strong? What do the luck and skill metrics indicate for Riley Greene, Adrian Houser, Abraham Toro, and Garrett Whitlock?
Aug 7 2025 3:09am
Aug 7 2025 3:09am
Freddie Freeman's production has slowed in 2025. Also: MacKenzie Gore, Ian Happ, Jordan Roman, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Aug 6 2025 3:06am
Aug 6 2025 3:06am
Alex Bregman has not slowed down since coming back from a six-week IL stint. Kevin Gausman has rebounded from his down year in 2024, but he's not back to where he was from 2021-2023. Plus, updates on Josh Naylor, the new closer Cade Smith, and Jonah Heim.
Aug 4 2025 3:06am
Aug 4 2025 3:06am
