FACTS/FLUKES: Ortiz, Verlander, Gregorius, J. Vargas, Flowers

Ortiz remains a solid power producer…While the Red Sox have been wildly inconsistent over the past few years, you can’t say the same about their main offensive threat. David Ortiz (DH, BOS) has hit between 28-35 HR in four of the past five seasons. Can the 39-year old Big Papi be counted on for another big year?

Year   AB    BA   xBA  bb%  ct%  h%   G/L/F    HR  PX   xPX  hr/f  HctX    
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ========  ==  ===  ===  ====  ====  
2010  518  .270  .279  14   72   32  38/17/45  32  188  168   19%   114  
2011  525  .309  .311  13   84   32  41/21/37  29  158  167   17%   164  
2012  324  .318  .318  15   84   32  37/21/42  23  175  150   20%   143  
2013  518  .309  .308  13   83   33  39/23/39  30  162  173...

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

Max Fried pitched like an ace in 2025 despite a second-half slide. Any reason for concern? Plus looks at Vinnie Pasquantino, Jo Adell, Jack Flaherty and Andrés Giménez.
Feb 19 2026 3:05am
After averaging 36 HR and a .286 BA per season from 2021-23, Austin Riley has battled injuries and hit 35 HR combined in 2024-25. Can he rebound? Plus Edward Cabrera, Eugenio Suárez, Aaron Nola, and Ramon Laureano.
Feb 18 2026 3:09am
What to expect with Bo Bichette joining the Mets. Also: Eury Pérez Michael Busch, Merrill Kelly, and Miguel Andujar.
Feb 17 2026 3:07am
Hunter Brown solidified his status as a frontline starter in 2025. Plus, Ryan Pepiot, Gleyber Torres, Kyle Manzardo, and Jonathan India.
Feb 12 2026 3:05am
Injuries may have temporarily cost Iván Herrera his catcher eligibility, but his work at the plate in 2025 was terrific—can he repeat his breakout season? Plus, Jakob Marsee, Cade Horton, Bryan Reynolds, and Hurston Waldrep.
Feb 11 2026 3:08am

Tools