Tag: Stats

by Jacoby Nolnaho

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.

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Yoenis Cespedes 2016

Yoenis Cespedes had another great season in 2016. It was his first full season with the New York Mets. In 2015, the Mets acquired Cespedes at the trade deadline and he helped lead them to the World Series. 2016 saw similar numbers. In 132 games, he collected 134 hits, 25 doubles, 72 runs, 86 RBIs, 31 home runs, and 3 stolen bases. He also posted a solid .280 batting average. He helped the Mets get to the Wild Card and he picked up a Silver Slugger at the end of the year.

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Wil Myers 2016 Overview

In the off season of the 2015 season,Wil Myers got traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the San Diego Padres. For the Rays, Myers played mainly right field. In 2013, he won the Rookie of the Year. The Padres wanted Myers to change positions and become a first baseman. He did, and he played very well. In 157 games played, Myers collected 155 hits, 29 doubles, 99 runs, 94 RBIs, 28 home runs, and 28 stolen bases. He made it to the All Star Team and was the ambassador of the Home Run Derby. The San Diego fans loved and embraced him the entire 2016 season.