FACTS/FLUKES: Carter, Hughes, De Aza, H. Santiago, J. Ramirez

Carter takes aim at HR crown … Chris Carter (1B/OF, HOU) continues to mash the ball as he has topped 30 HR for the first time and has a chance at reaching the 40 HR plateau this year. His batting average, though still not good, has also risen a bit. Have there been any changes beneath the surface to support the improved stats?

Year   AB   BA   xBA   bb%  ct%  h%   HR   PX  xPX  HctX  GB/LD/FB  hr/f  BPV
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==   ==  ===  ===  ====  ========  ====  ===
2012  218  .239  .251   15   62  30   16  214  126    92  34/20/46   25%   72
2013  506  .223  .226   12   58  32   29  197  171    94  31/22/47   21%   40
2014  462  .238  .258    9   65  28   36  220  170   104  26/21/53   23%   79

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