F/F SPOTLIGHT: Andrew Benintendi
Jun 26 2019
Back in a February Facts/Flukes column by our own Robert Berger, we posed an interesting question: Is Andrew Benintendi (OF, BOS) a second-rounder?
On one hand, the answer seemed simple. Benintendi was an elite prospect—he ranked #2 overall on our 2017 HQ100—who posted roto values of $23 and $31 in his first two full big league seasons. He'd already proven his worth at the MLB level, and would be hitting near the top of a potent BOS lineup, allowing him to rack up plate appearances and counting stats galore.
But on the other hand, Benintendi was coming off a second half where his power completely evaporated (3 HR in 270 AB), leading to a somewhat tepid write-up in his Baseball Forecaster box:
According to BPX and R$, an all-around...
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
Can a 33-year-old Mookie Betts rebound from the worst season of his career? Plus, Wyatt Langford, Trevor Rogers, CJ Kayfus, and Tony Santillan.
Feb 22 2026 3:05am
Feb 22 2026 3:05am
Max Fried pitched like an ace in 2025 despite a second-half slide. Any reason for concern? Plus looks at Vinnie Pasquantino, Jo Adell, Jack Flaherty and Andrés Giménez.
Feb 19 2026 3:05am
Feb 19 2026 3:05am
After averaging 36 HR and a .286 BA per season from 2021-23, Austin Riley has battled injuries and hit 35 HR combined in 2024-25. Can he rebound? Plus Edward Cabrera, Eugenio Suárez, Aaron Nola, and Ramon Laureano.
Feb 18 2026 3:09am
Feb 18 2026 3:09am
What to expect with Bo Bichette joining the Mets. Also: Eury Pérez Michael Busch, Merrill Kelly, and Miguel Andujar.
Feb 17 2026 3:07am
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
Feb 12 2026 3:05am
