FACTS/FLUKES: Cain, Bundy, Buxton, E. Rodriguez, Joyce

Good health raising Cain…After a breakout campaign in 2015, much was expected from Lorenzo Cain (OF, KC) in 2016. But after missing a month with a strained hamstring, Cain’s numbers didn’t repeat. Now in 2017, with the Royals in the playoff hunt, Cain’s producing again. Can that continue over the remainder of the season?

Year   AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  HctX  h%  FB%  HR   PX  hr/f  SB  Spd  SBO
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ====  ==  ===  ==  ===  ====  ==  ===  ===
2014  471  .301  .260    5   77    72  38  26%   5   90    5%  28  129  26%
2015  551  .307  .283    6   82   116  35  31%  16  108   11%  28  136  23%
2016  397  .287  .257    7   79    96  35  30%   9   76    9%  14  102  16%
2017  427  .288  .263    9   81   110  33 ...

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

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
Injuries may have temporarily cost Iván Herrera his catcher eligibility, but his work at the plate in 2025 was terrific—can he repeat his breakout season? Plus, Jakob Marsee, Cade Horton, Bryan Reynolds, and Hurston Waldrep.
Feb 11 2026 3:08am
Brice Turang added home runs in 2025. Also: Logan Webb, Nico Hoerner, Jesús Luzardo, Xander Bogaerts.
Feb 9 2026 3:07am
What happened to George Kirby? We examine the skills and metrics for Kirby, George Springer, MacKenzie Gore, Spencer Torkelson, and Bailey Ober.
Feb 3 2026 3:06am

Tools