FACTS/FLUKES: Kirk, Benintendi, Donaldson, Eflin, Germán
Apr 6 2023
Kirk a rock-solid option at catcher ... Alejandro Kirk (C, TOR) had an outstanding season in 2022, as he put up decent power numbers to go along with a .285 batting average. Should more of the same be expected from the 24-year-old in 2023?
Year PA HR BA/xBA bb%/ct% G/L/F h% HctX/Brl% PX/xPX HR/F xHR/F ==== === == ========= ======= ======== == ========= ======= ==== ===== 2021* 242 10 .262/.268 10/85 41/20/39 27 113/11% 98/97 14% 14% 2022 541 14 .285/.259 12/88 50/19/31 30 144/7% 73/102 11% 11% *Includes MLEs
There is a lot to like in Kirk's profile:
- His ct% was strong in 2021 and far better this past season. His xBA says he was a little lucky but the low strikeout totals...
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