FACTS/FLUKES: Kipnis, Napoli, Lester, Villar, Smyly
Mar 23 2014
Was 2013 a big step forward for Kipnis? ... In 2013, Jason Kipnis (2B, CLE) appeared to take a step forward. He showed the same base-stealing ability, but increased HR and RBI, and BA was up 27 points. It looked like a solid year of growth for a young player in his second full season.
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% PX LD% HR h% hr/f Spd SB SBO% SB% ==== === ==== ==== === === === === == == ==== === == ==== === 2011 136 .272 .289 7 75 166 21 7 32 21% 91 5 16% 100 2012 591 .257 .259 10 85 76 23 14 29 10% 106 31 21% 82 2013 564 .284 .265 12 75 125 25 17 35 12% 99 30 21% 81
However, the BPIs aren't quite so sure.
- That big leap in batting average...
Almost!
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