FACT/FLUKES: Springer, Kinsler, Kazmir, Martin, Cecil

Springer to take the next step? ... Called up just two weeks into April, uber prospect George Springer (OF, HOU) gave us a fleeting glimpse of his potential, smashing 20 HRs in just under 300 ABs before succumbing to a quad injury in July. However, his debut wasn't without its holes—he also struck out at a rate similar to teammate and serial-whiffer Chris Carter (OF, HOU). So, what can we expect in 2015?

Year    AB   BA    OBA  bb%  ct%   G/L/F    h%   PX  xPX  hr/f  Spd  SBO
====   ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ========  ==  ===  ===  ====  ===  ===
2012*   73  .186  .244    6   61                 86              97  
2013*  492  .261  .346   11   61                194             100  
2014   295  .240  .328   12   61  45/15/39  30  162...

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