Spring stars’ stats: Deceiving or revealing?

Cactus and Grapefruit League games are inclusive affairs, especially early in Spring Training as players ease their way toward Opening Day. Established big leaguers might start a game, but all sorts appear in these soon-to-be-forgotten box scores. There are veteran non-roster invitees fighting for a chance, prospects trying to establish themselves, and run-of-the-mill Minor Leaguers enjoying a day in big league camp. Many wear jersey numbers usually seen on football players, and many won’t ever actually play in the Majors.