Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Fantasy Focus: Breakout Candidate- Byron Buxton

Bryon Buxton, OF(Twins).  DOB:  12/18/1993.  B-S, T-R.  6'2", 190 lbs.  Drafted 2012 Round 1(#2 overall).
2017:  .253/.314/.413, 14 2B, 6 3B, 16 HR, 29 SB, 7.4 BB%, 29.4 K%, 511 PA.

Byron Buxton has been a breakout candidate for so long and has disappointed so many times, he almost qualifies as a post-hype sleeper.  His time may have finally arrived.  That line is already a not bad fantasy line, but look at what he did in the second half:  .300/.347/.546, 8 2B, 5 3B, 11 HR, 13 SB, 228 PA.  Project that to a full season and we are well into 30/30 territory.  His GB/FB ratio is close to 1.00, so the power should be sustainable as long as he continues to make contact.  The K rate is worrisome, but that's just the kind of hitter he is.  A fractured rib suffered in the Wild Card game should not be a problem, even in spring training.

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