FACTS/FLUKES: Benintendi, C. Allen, Smoak, J.A. Happ, and T. Anderson

Benintendi looks for 20/20 follow-up... In his first full season with the Red Sox, Andrew Benintendi (OF, BOS), a 2015 first-round pick, slugged 20 home runs and swiped 20 bags. As he enters his second full season, can he build on his success? 

Year   AB   BA/  xBA   vL   bb%  ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX/xPX  hr/f  Spd/SB%/SBO
====  ===  =========  ====  ===  ===  ========  ==  ====  =======  ====  ===========
2016* 342  .289/.288  .429    8   84  36/25/39  33   112  117/116    6%  116/47%/19%
2017  573  .271/.256  .622   11   80  40/21/38  31   112   85/100   11%  110/80%/14%

*Includes MLEs

Benintendi's power/speed combination provides a strong foundation:

  • Drawing more walks and making consistent contact led to impressive plate...

Almost!

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