FACTS/FLUKES: Braun, Cervelli, Espinosa, Storen, Syndergaard

Braun finds power stroke ... Ryan Braun (OF, MIL) has missed time the past couple of seasons due to a PED suspension and injury, and his numbers have dropped off as well. He's showing plenty of power so far this season, though. Is he back?

Year   AB  HR/SB    BA   xBA  bb%  ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX  xPX  hr/f  Spd  SBO
====  ===  =====  ====  ====  ===  ===  ========  ==  ====  ===  ===  ====  ===  ===
2011  563  33/33  .332  .314    9   83  42/21/37  35   154  165  154   19%  122  23%
2012  598  41/30  .319  .296   10   79  44/18/38  35   127  170  153   23%  113  21%
2013  225   9/ 4  .298  .268   11   75  52/16/32  36   120  142  150   16%  126  13%
2014  530  19/11  .266  .277    7   79  47/20/33  31   115  130  125   14%  120 ...

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

A skills-based look at Caminero's breakout encore, Keaschall's sophomore season, Rocker's recent returns, and more.
Jul 9 2026 3:05am
What's up with Kyle Tucker? Plus, Braxton Ashcraft, Luis García Jr., Nick Lodolo, and Jake McCarthy
Jul 8 2026 3:06am
Nick Kurtz has been as good as advertised, pushing for another 40-HR season with a high BA. Plus, Chandler Simpson, Ceddanne Rafaela, Bryce Miller, and Kevin Gausman.
Jul 6 2026 3:06am
Shohei Ohtani has a stellar 1.58 ERA. What can we expect going forward? Plus, Zack Wheeler, Michael Busch, Ezequiel Tovar, and Mauricio Dubón
Jul 1 2026 3:05am
Shea Langeliers continues to produce at a high level, with excellent power along with a solid batting average at catcher. Plus, Brandon Nimmo, Josh Naylor, Jacob deGrom, and Shane Baz.
Jun 29 2026 3:08am

Tools