FACTS/FLUKES: V. Martinez, Volquez, Aybar, Happ, S. Smith
Apr 20 2015
What's in store for VMart's encore? ... While thought to be in the twilight of his career, Victor Martínez (DH, DET) surged in 2014 with a nearly $40 campaign in his age-35 season. Martinez posted a career-high .335 BA and 32 HR (he'd previously never hit more than 25) with more walks than strikeouts. At this age, is there any chance of a repeat?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% HctX h% GB/LD/FB PX xPX hr/f HR BPV ==== === ==== ==== === === ==== == ======== === === ==== == === 2010 493 .302 .291 8 89 114 31 41/17/42 116 112 11% 20 93 2011 540 .330 .298 8 91 117 35 43/24/33 95 94 7% 12 78 2012 -------------------------DID NOT PLAY (KNEE)-------------------------- 2013 605 ...
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