Twins statistic of the week

July 7, 2019 at 4:01AM
Minnesota Twins' Jason Castro, right, celebrates with Byron Buxton (25) after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Yusmeiro Petit during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Jason Castro got a high-five from Byron Buxton after one of his two home runs Tuesday night at Oakland. (Ken Chia — AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

13.1

Percent of barrels per plate appearance for Twins catcher Jason Castro, second best in MLB going into play Friday. To be barreled, a ball must have an exit velocity of 98 mph or higher and have a launch angle between 26-30 degrees. The launch angle range expands at higher mph to also qualify as a barrel. (Source: mlb.com. Totals entering Friday)

1. Gary Sanchez, N.Y. Yankees, 14.4%

2. Jason Castro, Twins, 13.1%

3. Nelson Cruz, Twins, 12.1%

4. Joey Gallo, Texas, 12.0

5. Anthony Rendon, Washington, 11.9

6. Mike Trout, L.A. Angels, 11.9

7. Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox, 11.6

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8. Christian Yelich, Milwaukee, 11.5

9. George Springer, Houston, 11.1

10. Pete Alonso, N.Y. Mets, 11.0

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