Charlie Blackmon continued his assault on NL Pitching yesterday with a pair of HRs. They represented the second straight game he has clubbed a Tater – Trot, and for that he found himself on our Multi HR board and consecutive leader for 2 games right now. The 27 Year Old OF has fashioned a 3 Slash in 2014 of .411/.450/.671 – with 4 HRs and 13 RBI. He leads the NL in: BA, Hits (30), TB (39) – and slugging. Blackmon has played at least 4 games in every position beyond the grass this campaign, and is making the fans not miss Dexter Fowler.
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So far in 2014 we have some of our usual candidates holding down front and center with the HR race. Jose Bautista is back to his old leading ways in Toronto, and Albert Pujols has re-emerged as a legitimate threat to circle the bases.
In the NL, Mark Trumbo broke a horrendous slump – to paste a big fly (#7) in yesterdays game. Unfortunately, it came in another D’Backs loss. Pedro Alvarez (who tied for the NL Lead with Paul Goldschmidt in 2013) is right behind him with a pack of 5 sluggers at 6 jacks.
Ryan Braun and Albert Pujols are on the leaderboard because of torrid stretches. Pujols has had 3 back to back HR games, and Braun has smacked his 6 HRs in just 3 games of play.
The Pirates are only seemingly scoring when they can smash balls over the wall.
Ryan Howard has hit homers in back to back games, and has gone yard 5 times already on the short season. The big 34 Year Old’s number almost completely mirror his 3 Slash for his career of .271/.361/.545 – and he has added 12 RBI to his total. Even extracting his 2012 and 2013 combined, he crushed 25 HRs and added 99 RBI in 546 AB – despite poor power numbers. Maybe the “Big Piece” is finally healthy again after a ’2011 Playoff’ broken ankle plagued him for the last few campaigns.
For Games Played Through Apr.21, 2014
Top 5 HR Leaders AL
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays – 6
Albert Pujols, Angels – 6
Mike Trout, Angels – 5
Brian Dozier, Twins – 5
Jose Abreu, White Sox – 5
Top 5 HR Leaders NL
Mark Trumbo, D’Backs – 7
Pedro Alvarez, Pirates – 6
Brandon Belt, Giants – 6
Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins – 6
Ryan Braun – Brewers – 6
Neil Walker – Pirates – 6
Multi HR Games in MLB 2014
Ryan Braun – Brewers (3 HR Game) – April.8th
Ryan Braun – Brewers (2 HR Game) – April.19th
2nd Multi HR game of the year.
Charlie Blackmon – Rockies – Apr.21
Wil Myers, Rays (2) April.19th
Ryan Hanigan, Rays (2) April 19th
6th teammates to do the feat this year
Howie Kendrick, Angels (2) – Apr.19
Neil Walker, Pirates (2) – Apr.14th
Gaby Sanchez, Pirates (2) – Apr.14th
5th teammates to do 2 HRs in a same game
Evan Gattis, Braves (2) – Apr.14th
Dan Uggla, Braves (2) – Apr.14th
- 4th teammates to both do it this year in the same game.
Ben Zobrist, Rays (2) – April 13th
Brian McCann, Yankees (2) – Apr 12th
Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins (2) – April 12th
Jose Abreu, White Sox (2) – April 10th (2nd time this year.)
Justin Upton – Braves (2) – April.10
Russell Martin – Pirates (2) – April.9th
Pedro Alvarez, Pirates (2) Multi HR Game Apr.9th
3rd teammates to do this in the same game
Corey Hart – Mariners (2) – April 8th
Avisail Garcia, White Sox (2) – April 8th
Jose Abreu, White Sox (2) – April 8th
2nd teammates to do this in the same game.
Jason Castro, Astros (2) – April.8th
Matt Kemp, Dodgers – (2) Multi HR Game Apr.06
Hanley Ramirez, Dodgers – (2) Multi HR Game Apr.06
1st teammates to do this in the same game this year.
Nolan Arenado, Rockies (2) Multi HR Game Apr.5
Pedro Alvarez, Pirates (2) Multi HR Game Apr.4
Lucas Duda, NY Mets (2) Multi HR Game Apr.4
Todd Frazier, Reds, (2) Multi HR Game Apr 3rd.
Jose Bautista – Blue Jays (2) Multi HR Game Apr 2nd
Brad Miller, Mariners – (2) Multi HR Game Apr 1st
Freddie Freeman – Braves (2) Multi HR Game Apr 1st
Alejandro De Aza – White Sox (2) – Multi HR Game Mar.31st.
HRs Streaks (Games Consecutive in MLB)
***Denotes Active Streak.
4 Games
Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers Apr.09 – Apr.13
Mark Trumbo, D’Backs – 4 Games – Apr.03 – Apr.08
Melky Cabrera, Blue Jays – 4 Games – Apr.04 – Apr.08
3 Games
Torii Hunter, Tigers - Apr.04 – Apr.06
Carlos Beltran, Yankees, April.12 – Apr.16
2 Games
***Ryan Howard, Phillies – Apr.20 – Apr.21
***Charlie Blackmon, Rockies – Apr.20 – Apr.21
***Michael Brantley, Indians – Apr.20 – Apr.21
Mark Reynolds, Brewers – Apr.19 – Apr.20
Ryan Braun – Brewers – April.19th – Apr.20
Albert Pujols, Angels – Apr.18th – Apr.19th
3rd consecutive streak for Pujols (2 games each time for all 6 HRs)
Sean Rodriguez, Rays – Apr.17 – Apr.18
Zach Walters, Nationals – Apr.15 – Apr.16
Evan Gattis, Braves – Apr.14 – Apr.16
Brett Lawrie, Blue Jays – Apr.13 – Apr.15
Neil Walker, Pirates – Apr.14 – Apr.15
Todd Frazier, Reds – Apr.14 – Apr.15
Jhonny Peralta, Cardinals – Apr.14 – Apr.15
Juan Uribe, Dodgers – Apr.13 – Apr.15
Ryan Howard, Phillies, Apr.13 – Apr.14
Andrelton Simmons, Braves, Apr.13 – Apr.14
Garrett Jones, Marlins, Apr.13 – Apr.14
Joey Votto, Reds, Apr.13 – Apr.14
Devin Mesoraco, Reds, Apr.13 – Apr.14
Wilin Rosario, Rockies, Apr.13 – Apr.14
Albert Pujols, Angles, Apr.13 – Apr.14
-2nd consecutive streak for Pujols.
Yoenis Cespedes, Athletics, Apr.13 – Apr.14
Colby Rasmus, Blue Jays, Apr.12 – Apr.13
Josh Donaldson, Athletics, April.12 – Apr.13
Raul Ibanez, Angels, April.12 – Apr.13
Freddie Freeman, Braves, Apr.12 – Apr.13
Alfonso Soriano, Yankees, Apr.11 – Apr.12
Justin Upton, Braves, Apr.10 – Apr.11
Albert Pujols, Angels – Apr.08, Apr.09
Brian Dozier, Twins – Apr.09, Apr.10
Travis Snider, Pirates – Apr.09, Apr.10
Pedro Alvarez, Pirates – Apr.09, Apr.10
Jayson Werth, Nationals – Apr.09, Apr.10
Kelly Johnson, Yankees – 2 Games Apr.08, Apr.09
Derek Norris, Athletics – 2 Games – Apr.08 – Apr.09
Josh Hamilton, Angels – 2 Games – Apr.04 – Apr.05
Chase Utley, Phillies – 2 Games – Apr.04 – Apr.05
Jay Bruce, Reds – 2 Games – Apr.03 – Apr.04
Nelson Cruz, Orioles – 2 Games Apr.1 – Apr.03
Seth Smith, Padres – 2 Games Mar.30 – Apr.1
Brandon Belt, Giants – 2 Games – Mar.31 – Apr.1
Michael Brantley is paying early dividends on his 4 YRs/$25 MIL salary extension he received prior to this season. So far he has 4 HRs and 18 RBI amidst his .282/.363/.507 Slash Line. The Indians OF has improved big time in the power department. The LHB from Bellevue, WA has bounced two baseballs over the walls in the last two games (both Indians wins) – and has been the mainstay behind any Cleveland offensive attack this year.
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