FACTS/FLUKES: Cespedes, L. Cain, Hardy, Peacock, Gray
Feb 17 2014
Cespedes regresses in year two ... Despite swatting 26 HRs in 2013, Yoenis Céspedes (OF, OAK) could not live up to the lofty standards set forth during his rookie season. Perhaps injuries or advanced scouting reports played a part, but Cespedes regressed from triple-threat to one-dimensional slugger last season. What will it take for him to regain his '12 form?
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%
He'll need to make some adjustments, both at the plate and on the...
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