FACTS/FLUKES: Verdugo, Seager, Giolito, Arozarena, Wacha

Has Verdugo peaked? ... Hopes were high for Alex Verdugo (OF, BOS) when he arrived in Boston off a .294, 12-HR season as a rookie with the Dodgers. While Verdugo has continued to hit for average, the power output has dwindled and what few SBs he contributed have likewise dried up. At 26, is Verdugo destined to be nothing more than a BA contributor?

Year   PA  HR  SB    BA/xBA   bb%  ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX/xPX  HR/f  Spd/SBO
====  ===  ==  ==  =========  ===  ===  ========  ==  ====  =======  ====  =======
2019  377  12  4   .294/.297    7   86  49/23/29  32   129   89/ 91   14%   85/ 5%
2020  221   6  4   .308/.271    8   78  52/20/27  37   102  104/ 82   14%  128/ 5%
2021  604  13  6   .289/.271    8   82  50/22/29  33   103  ...

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

Miguel Vargas has broken out in 2026. How much can he sustain?
Jul 31 2026 3:06am
Wyatt Langford has been bitten by the injury bug once again this year, but has he made progress in other areas? Also, Pete Alonso, Tanner Bibee, Yainer Diaz, and Keider Montero.
Jul 30 2026 3:06am
After posting a combined 1.96 ERA in 321 IP in 2024-25, Paul Skenes has a near-3.50 ERA in 2026. Is there any reason for concern? Plus, Seiya Suzuki, Riley O'Brien, Ty France, and Jakob Marsee.
Jul 29 2026 3:08am
Jesús Luzardo has improved his results since May. Also: Rafael Devers, Bryson Stott, Roki Sasaki, Brett Baty.
Jul 28 2026 3:06am
Gerrit Cole has come on strong over his last handful of starts and could be poised for a big finish. Plus, Dean Kremer, Royce Lewis, José Caballero, and Joc Pederson.
Jul 27 2026 3:08am

Tools