Eric Hosmer and Other Hitters Looking to Turn it Around in 2013

Kansas City Royal Eric Hosmer had all the makings of an absolute superstar at age 21.  He had one of the sweetest swings in the game, and the production to match.  In 2011, Hosmer posted a .293 average with 19 homers across 128 games.  He finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting and combined with Mike Moustakas to provide what looked like the cornerstones of the Royals organization for the foreseeable future. 2012 proved much more difficult for Hosmer.  The general thinking is that he is fine and that his struggles are reminiscent of other Sophomore slumps.  I generally agree with that, but 2013 will be important for Hosmer to rebuild his reputation as a premier hitter at the Major League level.  He tops our list of hitters looking to turn it around. 1.  New Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Michael Young has always hit.  His 2230 hits and his 6 200 hit seasons are a testament to that.  2012 was a year that Michael Young looked old.  He wasn’t happy abou this role as DH and...