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35 Eric Hosmer, 1B

Kansas City Royals

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74%40%
Key Stats
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1391.26612163

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Eric Hosmer not elevating the ball
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

A look at Eric Hosmer's batted-ball stats gives a pretty good indication why he has only one home run so far, and the good news is it's not because of diminished skills. He's simply not getting any elevation on the ball. His fly-ball rate of 19.5 percent is the third-lowest in all of baseball, behind only slap-it-and-run types Everth Cabrera and Elvis Andrus.

Of course, a relatively low fly-ball rate wouldn't be the worst thing for Hosmer's batting average, but this one is clearly doing him more harm than good.

That's not to say the Royals first baseman trying to hit the ball on the ground, but as often as he's doing it, I can't help but think his mechanics are off. In other words, his problem is correctable. It's just a matter of correcting it.

Practically speaking, none of this does any good for Hosmer owners at the moment, but if his back-to-back multi-hit games lead to a full-fledged hot streak, don't hesitate to buy into him again.

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Eric Hosmer gets first May double
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer had his first double in 16 May games Sunday against the Athletics. He was 2 of 4 for his fourth multi-hit game this month.

Hosmer is batting .254 (16 for 63) with a double, triple, home run, four RBI, six walks and seven runs in May.

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Eric Hosmer finally slugs first homer
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer has struggled to get going as the team's primary cleanup hitter, so manager Ned Yost decided to move him back to the fifth spot in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles.

Hosmer responded, slugging his first home run of the season in his 26th start. Hosmer's shot was a two-run shot to left center in the fourth inning, the team's second of the frame. Hosmer finished the game 2 for 4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 6-2 win.

Hosmer has started just 19 games out of the fifth spot in the lineup in his career, but has been productive there. He entered Thursday with a .290 batting average and .900 on-base plus slugging percentage batting behind the cleanup hitter. 

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Ned Yost has high hopes for Mike Moustakas, Eric Hosmer
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

Royals manager Ned Yost is considering changes to his current lineup and believes two players could have vastly different roles in the future, the Kansas City Star reports Wednesday. 

While Eric Hosmer has spent a lot of time cleaning up for the Royals this year and Mike Moustakas has been lower in the order, Yost has higher hopes for both down the line when they are finally ready. 

"I still believe when it all is said and done that (Eric) Hosmer is going to be a three hitter," Yost said, "and that Moose (Moustakas) is going to be a four or five hitter. It just takes time in the big leagues to get yourself established. You’re still projecting younger players who you think are going to be really productive -- Sal (Perez), Moose, Hos and Cain. It just takes time."

Hosmer is heating up in May and already has seven hits in the month over five games to raise his average to .269 with nine RBI. He's yet to homer. Moustakas has been slow to hit all season with an average below the Mendoza line. 

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CBSSports.com Player Ranking
Position Current Last Week Rating
First Basemen 27 13 51.83
Situational Stats
SituationABHHROBPSLGAVG
vs Houston430 .7501.000 .750
vs Norris (Career)000000
vs RHP96251 .345 .354 .260
Last 7 Games
  OPP AB R H HR RBI BB SB
5/13@LAA5110000
5/14@LAA4000000
5/15@LAA4100010
5/17@OAK4010000
5/18@OAK3000010
5/19@OAK4120111
5/20@HOU4230000
Two Week Schedule
MAY /JUNE
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
19
@Oak
L3-4
20
@Hou
L5-6
21
@Hou
8:10 pm
22
@Hou
8:10 pm
23
LAA
8:10 pm
24
LAA
8:10 pm
25
LAA
2:10 pm
26
LAA
2:10 pm
27
StL
2:10 pm
28
StL
8:10 pm
29
@StL
8:15 pm
30
@StL
8:15 pm
31
@Tex
8:05 pm
1
@Tex
4:05 pm
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Fantasy Points by Week.   ( Actual    AccuScore Projections)   Note: Points are rounded down.
Batting Stats
YearTeamGABRHHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2011KC1285236615319783482115 .334 .465 .293
2012KC1525356512414605695161 .304 .359 .232
2013KC391391637112152731 .340 .345 .266
Total 319119714731434150105204307 .321 .404 .262
Fielding Stats
YearTeamPosnGGSTCPOAEDPFLD%
2011KC1B12712711821096788101 .993
2012KC1B148142129511831039132 .993
2012KCOF3231110 .667
2013KC1B393631428428228 .994
Total  3163072794256421020261 .993
More Batting Stats
YearTeam2B3BTBSFSHHBPIBBGDP
2011KC273243501713
2012KC222192502410
2013KC614810113
Total 55648311041226
Minor League Batting Stats
YearTeamGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2008 R-Idaho Falls3112420023200 .533 .545 .364
2009AFA-Wilmington27979202211092200 .280 .299 .206
2009AFX-Burlington792803171172549446832 .352 .382 .254
2010AA-Northwest Arkansas N5019539611431335152731 .365 .615 .313
2010AFA-Wilmington Blue Rock87325481152967514439111 .429 .545 .354
2011AAA-Omaha Storm Chasers2698214350315191630 .525 .582 .439
Total 2721006150314691329162134174204 .393 .493 .312
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Height/Weight:
6-4/220
Birthdate:
10/24/1989
Age:
23
Hometown:
South Miami, FL
Bats/Throws:
L/L
Team:
Kansas City Royals
College:

MLB Experience:
3
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