FACTS/FLUKES: Machado, Pollock, Davis, Hader, Alcantara

A disappointing Padre debut for Machado... Manny Machado (3B, SD) signed a massive 10-year deal with the Padres this past off-season, but hasn't quite produced at the same level as he had in 2018, as both his batting average and stolen bases have fallen off. What has been the problem, and can he fully recover?

Year   AB  HR/SB    BA   xBA  bb%/ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX/xPX  hr/f  Spd/SBO
====  ===  =====  ====  ====  =======  ========  ==  ====  =======  ====  ======
2015  633  35/20  .286  .279   10/82   44/18/38  30   119  127/122   18%  113/15%
2016  640  37/0   .294  .283    7/81   37/20/43  31   117  136/118   17%  111/2%
2017  630  33/9   .259  .266    7/82   42/16/42  27   131  112/131   15%  108/9%
2018  632  37/14  .297 ...

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

What's going on with Gavin Williams? Let's examine the skills for Andrew Benintendi, George Kirby, Corey Seager, and Joe Ryan.
Jul 10 2025 3:09am
Sonny Gray sustains strong skills. Also: Bryson Stott, Clay Holmes, Brenton Doyle, and Gavin Lux.
Jul 8 2025 3:06am
Is Jo Adell finally living up to his prospect potential? Framber Valdez is pitching like the ace he is. Bo Bichette is having a bounce-back season. Plus updates on Cedanne Rafaela and Robert Garcia.
Jul 7 2025 3:05am
Cal Raleigh leads the majors in home runs, and he's running more in 2025. What's behind the results?
Jul 4 2025 3:06am
Kyle Tucker is crushing it with the Cubs. Is Tucker Legitimate? We also examine the skills and underlying metrics for Andrew Abbott, Geraldo Perdomo, Dylan Lee, and Mookie Betts.
FREE
Jul 3 2025 3:06am

Tools