FACTS/FLUKES: Mauer, Kluber, Francisco, Peavy, Ibanez

Mauer no tower of power…As a catcher, the moderate power of Joe Mauer (1B, MIN) was acceptable, since he hit for a terrific average. But now that he’s shifted to first base, the lack of round-trippers is an issue. Combine that with an average below his usual lofty standards, and Mauer owners are grumbling as the first two months of the season draw to a close.

Year  AB    BA    xBA  bb%  ct%  h%   G/L/F    HR    PX  xPX  hr/f
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ==  ========  ==   ===  ===  ==== 
2010  510  .327  .310   11   90  35  47/24/29   9    98  126    7% 
2011  296  .287  .270   10   87  32  55/23/22   3    60   75    5% 
2012  545  .319  .286   14   84  37  53/25/22  10    83  113   10% 
2013  445  .324  .288   12   80  39 ...

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