KANSAS CITY -- It's still too early to call it a sophomore slump, but Twins shortstop Danny Santana has scuffled at the plate after an impressive rookie year.
Santana was one of the club's better players last season, hitting .319/.353/.472 with 41 extra-base hits and 20 stolen bases in 101 games. But through his first 10 games this year, the club's leadoff hitter was batting just .195/.195/.220 with one extra-base hit, no walks and one stolen base entering Monday's game against the Royals.
Based on advanced statistics and his Minor League track record, Santana was due for some regression this season, but the magnitude of his early season struggles is still a surprise.