BATTERS: Early 2016 speculations

Our last batters column of the regular season will help you find some early 2016 speculative and breakout targets.

We'll do so by looking at production and skill growth in the second half.

The following bats have seen a substantial spike in their OPS from the 1H to 2H:

  • OPS, 2015 2H vs. 1H*
    
    Name                League  Position  OPS Pre-ASB  OPS Post-ASB  Diff
    ==================  ======  ========  ===========  ============  =====
    Zimmerman, Ryan         NL     1B/3B         .611         1.024  +.413
    Ortiz, David            AL        DH         .762         1.170  +.408
    Utley, Chase            NL        2B         .532          .911  +.379
    Votto, Joey             NL        1B         .876         1.243  +.367
    Encarnacion, Edwin      AL...

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