Tag: Lindor

Francisco Lindor 2017

Francisco Lindor put up career high numbers in 2017. Lindor studied launched angle and developed power. He smacked 33 home runs, 44 doubles, 89 RBIs, and posted a .505 slugging percentage, all career highs. Despite the power numbers, Lindor’s average dropped from .301 to .273. He also collected four less hits (178) than 2016 even though he played one more game in 2017 (159). Lindor has not lost any stolen base skills as he stole 15 bases in 18 attempts. He also sustained his stellar defense by posting a .984 fielding percentage and turning 111 double plays. Lindor reinvented himself as a player, but continues to put up great numbers.

Carlos Correa vs. Francisco Lindor 2015

Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor jumped onto the scene in 2015. They both had great seasons in just a 99 game stint. Carlos ended up winning Rookie of the Year honors. The stats do show that Correa was better in eight of the 15 offensive categories. He had better power numbers like home runs and RBIs. Lindor had better contact numbers. Lindor also posted better defensive numbers. The voters thought that Correa was a better rookie? Who do you think is better?

Top Ten Shortstops

The shortstop position is an important position. They need to turn double plays and are expected to be great at bat and on the base paths. 2016 saw a ton of young shortstops. This is a ranking of the top ten shortstops in Major League Baseball.

10. Troy Tulowitzki

9. Eduardo Nunez

8. Addison Russell

7. Didi Gregorius

6. Aledmys Diaz

5. Xander Bogaerts

4. Trevor Story

3. Carlos Correa

2. Corey Seager

1. Francisco Lindor