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Just comparing the eye-test to the slash lines here, nothing too fancy.
The Offense:
Alex Gordon (.378/.410/.578)
Alex Gordon is really on top of his game, but let’s be realistic. He hit .294/.368/.471 last year, so it is likely he will return back down to earth a little bit. However, he did get off to a slow start last year, so that gives me a little hope that he may just tear the league up this year.
Billy Butler (.276/.382/.517)
Billy had a slow first few games but has begun to pick it back up on this home stand. His productivity will likely increase over the course of the year.
Alcides Escobar (.306/.359/.472)
Escobar has improved over last year’s line. However, his walk rate is up a tick, which at least could be an indication that the game is slowing down a little for him. His increased level of success could be sustainable.
Lorenzo Cain (.296/.375/.370)
Cain has a much better slash line than last year. His approach at the plate does not appear to match his productivity, so I doubt this will be sustainable. However, moderate improvement over last year’s production is certainly not out of the question, given that he is finally healthy.
Frenchy (.286/.306/.457)
Frenchy’s production will revert to last year’s form. His approach hasn’t changed a bit and will not magically succeed all of a sudden at the major league level.
Eric Hosmer (.269/.387/.308)
I will hold out hope that Hosmer can manifest to become a star at this level. His OBP is pretty crazy thusfar this year. Maybe his power will come around? He is a giant question mark.
Mike Moustakas (.194/.265/.258)
Moustakas’s productivity will undoubtedly increase. However, will he be the .250 hitter of last year or will he step up and become a major league force. Another major question mark.
Salvador Perez (.263/.284/.342)
Salvy’s productivity will increase just based on the eye-test. He is outperforming his statistics at the plate. He consistently makes great contact. One concern I have is that he presses with men on base. I would like to see him be more selective in his approach as well. Getting better pitches and more walks would really bolster his game.
Chris Getz (.241/.241/.379)
Getz should see a marginal increase in production. His complete lack of walks is astounding.
Overall, I would estimate that the offense should see an increase in productivity over the course of the season.
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