FACTS/FLUKES: Marte, Peavy, Carter, B. Norris, H. Kendrick
Apr 18 2016
Marte the mighty? ... After nearing the $30 plateau in each of his first two full seasons, Starling Marte (OF, PIT) pushed the envelope in 2015 with a career year (.287 BA, 19 HR, 30 SB). Marte, traditionally known for his ability to run and hit for a solid BA, tossed in the power spike thanks to a first half outburst of 12 HR in 303 AB. Can Marte sustain the power gains in 2016?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% HctX h% GB/LD/FB PX xPX hr/f Spd SBO HR/SB ==== === ==== ==== === === ==== == ======== === === ==== === === ===== 2013 510 .280 .259 5 73 100 36 51/22/28 116 98 12% 193 47% 12/41 2014 495 .291 .264 6 74 105 37 47/23/29 125 114 13% 167 32% 13/30 2015 579 .287 .283...
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