FACTS/FLUKES: Cespedes, Ventura, Fowler, Skaggs, Pinto

Cespedes refines his approach ... Yoenis Céspedes' (OF, OAK) first two MLB seasons have garnered mixed reviews, as power has been the only constant in what was originally thought to be a three-category skill-set. Are there signs that he can put it all together in year three?  

Year    AB   BA    xBA  bb%   ct% h%   G/L/F    HR   PX  hr/f  SB  Spd  SBO%
====   ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ========  ==  ===  ====  ==  ===  ====
2012   487  .292  .269    8   79  33  40/20/40  23  132   15%  16  113   15%
2013   529  .240  .244    7   74  28  38/17/46  26  136   14%   7  118   12%
2014   157  .248  .268   10   80  27  34/14/52   8  149   11%   0   92    3% 

It's been all offense, no legs so far:

  • Cespedes isn't running. At all. A lack...

Almost!

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