Monday, March 2, 2015

How Many Homeruns?

Twins Daily asked that question today about the Twins this season.

Last year's  totals for this year's projected starters:

Suzuki: 3
Mauer: 4
Dozier: 23
Ploufee: 14
Sanatana: 7 (at short)
Arcia: 20
Hicks:1 (despite my greatest objections he might be the center fielder to start the season)
Hunter: 17
Vargas: 9

That's not much power. Dozier had a big letdown the second half. Hunter's older.

Vargas and Arcia have the best chance at 20 or more.

I've always said home runs are over-rated. Walks and runs scored are better statistics for teams like the Twins.

So, the answer is: Not many. Just like the last several years.

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