FACTS/FLUKES: Moustakas, Hosmer, Calhoun, Stroman, Neris

How will Moustakas fare in Cincy? ... Mike Moustakas (2B, CIN) had another fine season, connecting for 35 home runs, and this time, he ended up with a four-year deal. He has been both consistent and productive over the past few seasons. Is there reason to expect anything different in Cincinnati?

Year   PA  HR/xHR    BA   xBA  bb%/ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX/xPX  HR/F  xHR/F
====  ===  ======  ====  ====  =======  ========  ==  ====  =======  ====  =====
2017  598  38/29   .272  .279    6/83   35/20/46  27   107  124/119   18%   14%
2018  635  28/29   .251  .264    8/82   34/20/46  26   124  116/130   13%   13%
2019  584  35/31   .254  .278    9/81   36/19/45  25   117  127/129   18%   16%

Moustakas looks like a pretty safe power...

Almost!

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