Unexpected Overachievers

[TGov]

I've had some crazy production from the most unexpected players, the main ones being...

David Ross - yes he's still my back up catcher but it seems like I hit a home run with him every game I play, he's hitting way over .300 with a handful of homers and Ive started him about a handful of times...
John Lackey - he still has the stuff to be a great pitcher but right now hes in the lead to win Cy, if I remember correctly he has a 1.35-ish ERA & 5-1 record...
Jacoby Ellsbury - this is just a personal unexpected one for me, I have never been able to play well with Ellsbury for as long as he's been in video games. This year he's in the hunt for MVP(not enough HR though)... maybe its because it's his Free Agent year, lol

A few other notables: Jose Iglesias was hitting awesome before Drew got healthy, Mike Carp is hitting mid .300s, Jackie Bradley Jr is on his way to winning ROTY...

Who's been a surprise for you?...

[Jaysfan_98]

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Colby Rasmus after one season hit. 290 with 34 HR and 92 RBI for me

[Bronx Bomber03]

Somehow someway Ivan Nova has started the season 13-0 with a 2.22 era. I play 1 Sim 5 so its not like I play most of his starts. its weird but cool.

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[TGov]

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Yeah... I just realized I posted this in the rosters thread lol...
Could someone please move this to the general Show thread, thank you...

[Caliboy626]

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I decided to do a Mariners franchise because whoever did the set up for the OSFM did a great job. I had Dustin Ackley go BA .289, 31 HR, and 102 RBI splitting time between the lead off and #2 slot. I know he had alot of polish coming out of North Carlina and was compared to Chase Utley, but by looking at his ratings and his recent "real life" production I did not think he was capable of these heights. Although the next year I signed him to a big contract and he decided to revert back to his old self and Bombed big time to the tune of BA .232, HR 7, RBI 45. He was injured twice both for 3-4 weeks, but still not a very good sign in the first year of a big contract.

[turty11]

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for some. odd odd reason felix dubrount always leads the AL in SO's for me, and i don't play a single one of his games

[BrianM207]

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For me it's been Aaron Laffey(Mets). He's been absoloutely sick the first month of the year. in 5 games started he's 4-1 with a 1.87 era, 4 quality starts(all complete games), 1 shutout, allowed 10 runs(9 earned) on 46 hits in 43.1 ip, allowed just 3 hr's, 0 walks, and struck out 24. Didnt expect that from the southpaw at all!

[No Pressure]

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If there is one thing I've noticed, it's the pitchers inconsistencies, which I absolutely love. Long gone are the days of CC Sabathia winning 20 games every simmed season. To the OP, sounds like you are the red sox and your hitting is too easy. After about 25 games or so I can usually evaluate where im at. If Ross is still balling after a couple weeks, I'd tweak your sliders without a doubt.

[mccarthyd36]

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Kaleb Cowart has been great for me. Hitting just over .300 but has 10hr and 30 rbi. Not leading the league but amazing production from a guy not rated very high. Albert Pujols is 2nd on the team with 6hr but I doubt it will last long.

[jseward92]

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Dave Sappelt for the Cubs. He is tearing it up. 5 homers in the last 4 games. It seems if I get a fastball up with him I jack into the gaps or for a home run. I really like his swing as well.

[eman11]

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Russell Martin. I think it's something with his swing animation and my timing of the ball because he's hit about 9-10 homers for me in 14 games and all of them are straight down the left field line. My home runs with everyone else are usually to the power alleys, but for whatever reason they all hug the line with Martin.

[ShowTyme15]

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Just recently started my Astros franchise. Matt Dominguez and Brett Wallace had a killer spring for me. Hopefully it will carry over to the regular season.

[3fiddy]

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My big surprises are Felix doubront , Starling marte , and Danny Espinosa. Marte is 2nd on team in doubles. And Espinosa 2nd in MVP.

Does anyone feel that under the hood there is a possibility someone catches fire for a season ?? I mean Espinosa WTF I can't take him out of the lineup. Highest average and 2nd in homers.

[TGov]

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My big surprises are Felix doubront , Starling marte , and Danny Espinosa. Marte is 2nd on team in doubles. And Espinosa 2nd in MVP.

Does anyone feel that under the hood there is a possibility someone catches fire for a season ?? I mean Espinosa WTF I can't take him out of the lineup. Highest average and 2nd in homers.

Jonny Gomes has been mashing for me, Im half way through my season and he only has 7 HR but with a .365 AVG... as a full-time starter too!

[RLebron12]

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Nick Noonan for me is batting .300, and just hit his first home run against the braves in the 9th inning to tie the ball game. Also in the lead for Rookie of the year. Definitely one of my new favorites for the Giants as he is going to be one to watch so glad he is doing well in my franchise!