Astros: 7 Reasons Signing Michael Brantley is Best Sleeper Deal in Baseball

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2. Career fielding percentage

Michael Brantley
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Through 14 seasons in the big leagues, Brantley has achieved a respectable .993 fielding percentage. But how consistent has the five-time All-Star been lately? In his five seasons as an Astro, Brantley has only made four defensive errors. When it comes to experience for throwing and fielding technique as a dependable outfielder, Brantley has it.