Potential Breakout Stars for the LA Angels In 2017

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Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (24) hits a double against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

C.J. Cron

C.J. Cron had some insanely hot streaks last season. Cron’s July was probably one of the biggest highlights of the whole season. In the eight games in July which Cron played, two of them were multi-homerun games. He ended the 2016 season with 17 RBIs, he also posted a .278 average, .325 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and 69 RBIs.

Cron’s defense was also slightly better last year. He began to pick up more time starting at first. The more time he had at first the more comfortable he seemed. Cron’s defensive WAR ended up at -0.3. I’m expecting his defensive WAR to be in the positive for the first time in 2017.

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This upcoming season I think Cron has a huge opportunity in front of him. If he stays healthy I think he could be able to hit around a .285 average. Also, I think he could end the season with at least 25 home runs and 80 RBIs. There is also a chance Cron could succeed all of those numbers. Cron has enormous potential, but I feel like it is up to him if he completely finds it at this point.

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