Lorenzo Cain hit .352 (31-for-88) in the first inning last season. His average was the seventh best in the Majors and fourth best in the American League (min. 85 at-bats).
Cain also hit .354 (46-for-130) in the game’s first frame in 2015, which was the highest mark by a Royal (min. 85 at-bats) since Mike Sweeney (.367) in 2000.
Since the start of 2015, Cain’s 353 average (77-for-218) ranks second in the Majors (min. 200 at-bats), trailing only Miguel Cabrera (.366).