FACTS/FLUKES: Harper, Panik, Shaw, Nola, Chen

How much will Harper bounce back? ... After a monster 2015 campaign, Bryce Harper (OF, WAS) was one of the top picks off the board in 2016. His production took a significant step back, though, particularly in the second half, when he hit just .223 with seven home runs across 242 at-bats. His price tag this year suggests that many owners are expecting a rebound, but is he worth paying up for?

Year   AB  HR/SB    BA   xBA  bb%  ct%    G/L/F   h%  HctX   PX  xPX  hr/f  Spd  SBO
====  ===  =====  ====  ====  ===  ===  ========  ==  ====  ===  ===  ====  ===  === 
2012* 607  23/19  .265  .272    9   78  45/23/33  31   103  122  107   16%  139  16%
2013  424  20/11  .274  .281   13   78  47/20/33  31   116  142  118   18%   95  12%
2014  352...

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