FACTS/FLUKES: Cespedes, Volquez, Zobrist, Rodney, Rodon

Cespedes will have trouble duplicating strong first half…On his third team in four years, Yoenis Céspedes (OF, DET) seems to be adjusting to moving frequently. He’s off to a hot start with the Tigers—Can he keep it going as he awaits free agency?

Year   AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  h%  OPSvL   G/L/F    HR    PX  xPX  hr/f  
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  =====  ========  ==   ===  ===  ====  
2012  487  .292  .269    8   79  33   .853  40/20/40  23   132  114   15%  
2013  529  .240  .244    7   74  28   .880  38/17/46  26   136  127   14% 
2014  600  .260  .254    6   79  30   .666  34/18/48  22   134  127   10%
2015  263  .300  .273    5   78  36   .655  47/18/35   9   133  102   13%

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