drive machine to high flyball rates to standard rates, with the corresponding BABIP fluctuations. His plate discipline has always been good, ranging from 9%/12% BB/K to 12%/9%. His defense went from poor to good, starting in the 2009 season.

Alex (25) – Last year was an MVP caliber season for Kinsler. While his production isn’t as good as last season, he is still doing very well. He’s always had great plate discipline, and this year is no exception. He’s walking at a 9% clip, and only striking out 12% of the time. His .170 ISO is below his career average, mostly due to his low FB%. His .292 BABIP is below his career average, but his 28% LD rate warrants a BABIP much higher.

22 – Matt Holliday – LFstrikes out at an 18% rate, right around his career averages. His .211 ISO is a little low, but at age 32, it’s possible that his power is beginning to decline. His current BABIP is .291, well below his .344 career mark and his .330 mark since leaving Colorado. He should see a jump over the rest of the season.

21 – Andrew McCutchen – CF – PIT – MLB (42)
Lee (21) – A bright spot in a poor organization, McCutchen is finally starting to get his deserved recognition. He’s been very consistent, posting OBPs around .360 and SLGs around .460, while stealing around 25 bases a year. He’s been average defensively in center, aside from a poor 2010. At 25 years old, the Pirates have him locked up