FACTS/ FLUKES: Buck, B.J. Upton, Burnett, Murphy, Wood
Apr 24 2013
Buck quick out of the blocks ... It took John Buck (C, NYM) until June last year to record his 6th home run and 20th RBI. This year, it took 15 games. We know Buck won't keep up this pace. But at age 32, is he capable of producing a breakout season?
Year AB BA xBA bb% ct% Eye h% PX FB hr/f HR vLHP ==== === ==== ==== === === ==== == === === ==== == ==== 2010 409 .281 .252 4 73 0.14 34 147 45% 15% 20 .409 2011 466 .227 .232 10 75 0.47 27 95 41% 11% 16 .189 2012 343 .192 .218 13 70 0.48 24 112 40% 13% 12 .162 2013 54 .296 .302 2 85 0.13 25 174 52% 24% 6 .313
Buck's skills don't support the hot start:
- Buck has been aggressive at the...
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