FACTS/FLUKES: LaRoche, Norris, Mesoraco, Kendrick, Vitters

LaRoche quietly passes 30-HR mark ... While Washington's surprising season has been filled with headlines of Strasburg, Harper and a deep and talented pitching staff, one player has had a big contribution without much fanfare. But does anyone other than his owners know that the team leader in HR and RBI—by far—is one Adam LaRoche (1B, WAS)?

Year    AB    BA   xBA  HR  PX   ct%  bb%    G/L/F   hr/f
====   ===  ====  ====  ==  ===  ===  ===  ========  ====
2009   555  .277  .271  25  145  74%  11%  35/22/43   14%
2010   560  .261  .253  25  160  69%   8%  38/18/44   15%
2011   151  .172  .211   3   62  75%  14%  43/19/38    7%
2012   517  .269  .273  30  152  76%  10%  34/23/44   17%

After an injury-shortened 2011, LaRoche is having...

Almost!

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