FACTS/FLUKES: Craig, Samardzija, Scutaro, Reed, Span

Craig a reliable BA source ... Fresh off a breakout season in 2012 (.307 BA, 22 HR), Allen Craig (OF, STL) was a hot commodity entering 2013 drafts. Craig delivered in his encore as he hit .315 in 2013 en route to another $20+ season. He fell short, though, in the power department despite reaching a career-high AB total. Can Craig get the power back while repeating another .300+ BA?

Year    AB   BA    xBA  bb%  ct%   Eye  h%   PX    G/L/F   hr/f  HR
====   ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ====  ==  ===  ========  ====  ==
2010   114  .246  .261    7   77  0.35  29  116  38/22/39   11%   4
2011   200  .315  .311    7   80  0.38  35  168  44/19/37   18%  11
2012   469  .307  .293    7   81  0.42  34  140  44/23/33   18%  22
2013   508  .315 ...

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