FACTS/FLUKES: Bellinger, Hill, Escobar, C. Anderson, Villanueva

Bellinger falls short of a repeat … Cody Bellinger (1B/OF, LA) had a tremendous rookie season in 2017, amassing 39 HR, 10 SB and a .267 BA in 480 AB. Things haven’t gone as well for him in 2018, as he has a .238 BA, 18 HR and 6 SB in 390 AB. What’s going on here?

Year   AB  HR/SB    BA/xBA   bb%  ct%  GB/LD/FB   h%  HctX   PX/xPX  hr/f  Spd  vL
====  ===  =====  =========  ===  ===  ========  ===  ====  =======  ====  === ====
2016* 410  24/7   .253/ --    11   75     ---     --   ---  129/ --   ---   70  ---
2017#  67   5/7   .343/ --    12   67     ---     45   ---   --/ --   ---   -- .444
2017^ 397  36/9   .270/.278   11   70  34/18/48   29   128  193/186   27%  124...

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

Can a 33-year-old Mookie Betts rebound from the worst season of his career? Plus, Wyatt Langford, Trevor Rogers, CJ Kayfus, and Tony Santillan.
Feb 22 2026 3:05am
Max Fried pitched like an ace in 2025 despite a second-half slide. Any reason for concern? Plus looks at Vinnie Pasquantino, Jo Adell, Jack Flaherty and Andrés Giménez.
Feb 19 2026 3:05am
After averaging 36 HR and a .286 BA per season from 2021-23, Austin Riley has battled injuries and hit 35 HR combined in 2024-25. Can he rebound? Plus Edward Cabrera, Eugenio Suárez, Aaron Nola, and Ramon Laureano.
Feb 18 2026 3:09am
What to expect with Bo Bichette joining the Mets. Also: Eury Pérez Michael Busch, Merrill Kelly, and Miguel Andujar.
Feb 17 2026 3:07am
Hunter Brown solidified his status as a frontline starter in 2025. Plus, Ryan Pepiot, Gleyber Torres, Kyle Manzardo, and Jonathan India.
Feb 12 2026 3:05am

Tools