FACTS/FLUKES: Machado, Kimbrel, Hosmer, T. Walker, J. Rojas

Machado’s BA and HR lagging a bit … Manny Machado (3B, SD) amassed an impressive .304/.370/.580 line with 16 HR and 6 SB in just 224 AB during the shortened 2020 season. While a continuation of that pace wasn’t likely, his 2021 production hasn’t quite lived up to expectations. How are the underlying skills?

Year   PA  HR/SB  xHR    BA/xBA  bb%/ct% GB/LD/FB  h% HctX   PX/xPX HR/F  Spd/SBO
====  ===  =====  ===  ========= ======= ========  == ====  ======= ====  =======
2016  696  37/ 0   36  .294/.283   7/81  37/20/43  31  117  136/118  17%   98/2%
2017  690  33/ 9   33  .259/.266   7/82  42/16/42  27  131  112/131  15%   95/9%
2018  709  37/14   37  .297/.281  10/84  40/18/42  31  119  128/115  16%   96/9%
2019  661  32/ 5   26 ...

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

Miguel Vargas has broken out in 2026. How much can he sustain?
Jul 31 2026 3:06am
Wyatt Langford has been bitten by the injury bug once again this year, but has he made progress in other areas? Also, Pete Alonso, Tanner Bibee, Yainer Diaz, and Keider Montero.
Jul 30 2026 3:06am
After posting a combined 1.96 ERA in 321 IP in 2024-25, Paul Skenes has a near-3.50 ERA in 2026. Is there any reason for concern? Plus, Seiya Suzuki, Riley O'Brien, Ty France, and Jakob Marsee.
Jul 29 2026 3:08am
Jesús Luzardo has improved his results since May. Also: Rafael Devers, Bryson Stott, Roki Sasaki, Brett Baty.
Jul 28 2026 3:06am
Gerrit Cole has come on strong over his last handful of starts and could be poised for a big finish. Plus, Dean Kremer, Royce Lewis, José Caballero, and Joc Pederson.
Jul 27 2026 3:08am

Tools