FACTS/FLUKES: Springer, Cruz, Paxton, Morton, and Parker

Springer shines in Houston... Aided by a strong first half, George Springer (OF, HOU) finished with 34 home runs and 112 runs scored atop Houston's lineup. Even though a second-half quad strain slowed his counting stats, his growing plate discipline is encouraging. Can he continue to be a power and batting average asset in 2018? 

Year   AB   BA/  xBA HR/SB  bb%  ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX/xPX  hr/f  Spd/SB%/SBO
====  ===  ========= =====  ===  ===  ========  ==  ====  =======  ====  =========== 
2014* 346  .239/.241 22/ 8   11   62  45/15/39  32   105  191/161   28%  130/80%/11%
2015  388  .276/.261 16/16   11   72  45/24/30  35   106  127/112   19%  121/80%/17%
2016  644  .261/.260 29/ 9   12   72  48/20/31  32    99  122/111   20% ...

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