Sep 27, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) celebrates with teammates after he hits a two-run home run in the first inning of their game against the Kansas City Royals at U.S Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
June 2014
Jose Abreu
6/2: @ Los Angeles Dodgers: L 5-2, HRD: 1.6705
6/3: @ Los Angeles Dodgers: W 4-1, HRD: 1.6705
6/9: vs Detroit Tigers: W 6-5, HRD: 1.2643
6/11: vs Detroit Tigers: W 8-2, HRD: 0.9719
6/18: vs San Francisco Giants: W 7-6, HRD: 1.6705
6/20: @ Minnesota Twins: L 5-4, HRD: 1.1213
6/23: @ Baltimore Orioles: L 6-4, HRD: 1.1213
6/25: @ Baltimore Orioles: L 5-4, HRD: 0.9719
6/27: @ Toronto Blue Jays: W 5-4, HRD: 0.9619
6/27: @ Toronto Blue Jays: W 5-4, HRD: 1.1750
June 2015
Todd Frazier
6/9: vs Philadelphia Phillies: W 11-2, HRD: 0.8234
6/12: @ Chicago Cubs: W 5-4, HRD: 1.1213
6/16: @ Detroit Tigers: W 5-2, HRD: 1.1213
6/16: @ Detroit Tigers: W 5-2, HRD: 1.1750
6/17: @ Detroit Tigers: W 8-4, HRD: 0.9619
6/17: @ Detroit Tigers, W 8-4, HRD: 2.5339
6/21: vs Miami Marlins: W 5-2, HRD: 1.1243
6/25: @ Pittsburgh Pirates: W 5-4, HRD: 1.8900
6/28: @ New York Mets: L 7-2, HRD: 1.1213
Both Abreu and Frazier’s home run totals were even (10 for Abreu, 9 for Frazier) in June, not to mention their HRD and DPA were virtually even as well. Abreu checked in with a HRD of 12.5991, and Frazier scored a HRD value of 11.8724. Both DPA’s were nearly identical as well, and while Frazier scored a bit better (1.3192 to Abreu’s 1.2599) both were above one.
As I have mentioned before, both have the ability to beat an opponent more than once. In the month of June, Abreu and Frazier dominated the Tigers as they hit a combined six home runs (Frazier had four, including a walk-off grand slam). Abreu also hit two home runs versus the Dodgers, Orioles, and Blue Jays.
The month of July has a bit of a twist, as only one player left the yard in the first half. Since Frazier didn’t go deep before the break in July, this month will feature Abreu only.
Next: July 2014: Jose Abreu