Tony Blanco was very good in 2013. Ridiculously good even, considering the already solid performer shattered a slew of career highs in one fell swoop.

In his first season with the Yokohama BayStars, Blanco led the Central League with a .333 average and 136 RBIs, both career (in NPB) highs. His 41 home runs, another career best, left him second to CL MVP Wladimir Balentien, who set the NPB single-season record with 60, and one category short of the Triple Crown.

Blanco also ended the year with a slash line (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging percentage) of .333/.416/.634, blowing away his previous bests of .275/.349/.534.