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New York Mets: Starting lineup statistical projections for the 2017 season

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New York Mets: Starting lineup statistical projections for the 2017 season 1
May 7, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) is congratulated by left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) congratulates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

LF Yoenis Cespedes

ESNY‘s 2017 Projected Stats – .292 average, .355 on-base percentage, 91 runs, 33 doubles, 37 home runs, 101 RBIs, six steals

Cespedes is the Mets lineup. They are, simply put, just a different team when he’s healthy, hitting, or even just…there.

In only 132 games last season, the Cuban slugger hit 31 home runs with a .280 average – all while bumping his walks number
up by 18 in 27 less games than in 2015, raising his on-base percentage nearly 30 points in the process.

So if ‘La Potencia’ stays in good shape for a full season, Cespedes could, and very likely will, build even more upon his improved 2016 stats.

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Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson

Chris recently graduated with a Journalism degree from Montclair State University. Baseball is his love and he hopes to bring back some of the old-school popularity to the game.

Chris Thompson covers the NY Jets and NY Mets for Elite Sports NY. You can interact with him on Twitter @Time2Topher.

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