FACTS/FLUKES: Polanco, Flowers, W. Peralta, Gray, Arcia

Polanco muscles up ... Gregory Polanco (OF, PIT) was a solid speed source the past two seasons, and in the second half of 2015, showed signs that he could provide more power. He has taken a huge step up in that area this season, but at the same time, has really slowed down on the bases. So what does the overall picture look like?

Year   AB  HR/SB    BA   xBA  bb%  ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX  xPX  hr/f  Spd  SBO
====  ===  =====  ====  ====  ===  ===  ========  ==  ====  ===  ===  ====  ===  ===
2014* 551  12/26  .258  .252    8   80  50/19/31  31    84   85   87   10%  104  25%
2015  593   9/27  .256  .250    8   80  45/20/35  31   105   87   95    6%  117  24%
2016  428  21/12  .273  .288   10   78  40/24/36  31   118  140  121  ...

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