For the fifth time in the last seven seasons, power-hitting New York
Mets outfielder Jay Bruce surpassed the 30-home run mark in 2017 with a
career-best 36. In a year where Bruce spent time both with the Mets and
Cleveland Indians (heading to the latter in a summer trade), he fully
reaffirmed his power-centric approach by collecting 101 RBI and also scoring 82
runs. Three category production has been the hallmark of Bruce's career
and that won't change no matter after re-signing with the Mets on Wednesday.
Still in his prime as he turns 31 in April, Bruce once again struggled in the
average department last season with a .254 mark and for his career is now at a
shoddy .249. With the speed having left the station completely (1 total
steal the last three years combined), Bruce is a effective but limited overall
player who fits squarely into the lower-tier OF 2 range. While you would
assume Bruce's terrific power should be graded out higher, the explosion of
homers all-around baseball in 2017 has knocked down the value of those whose
biggest skill comes with the long ball.
2018 PROJECTION: .257
32 HR 103 RBI 77 R 1 SB
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