S. Stewart lf
A. Hill 2b
A. Rios cf
M. Stairs dh
L. Overbay 1b
M. Scutaro 3b
G. Zaun c
J. Inglett rf
F U JP.
Series #7: Tigers vs. Jays (Apr. 18-21), non-cursed edition
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Back-to-back innings with runners on third and less than two outs, no runs. 0-3 with the bases loaded, as well. I don't put much stock in 'clutchness', but the Jays are gawd awful at picking up those important two out hits.
The numbers even back it up...the Jays OPS+ with RISP/2 outs last year was well below the league average (though decent with RISP in general), and this season has been no different.
The numbers even back it up...the Jays OPS+ with RISP/2 outs last year was well below the league average (though decent with RISP in general), and this season has been no different.
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Schadenfreude wrote:Back-to-back innings with runners on third and less than two outs, no runs. 0-3 with the bases loaded, as well. I don't put much stock in 'clutchness', but the Jays are gawd awful at picking up those important two out hits.
The numbers even back it up...the Jays OPS+ with RISP/2 outs last year was well below the league average (though decent with RISP in general), and this season has been no different.
I think 'clutchness' does exist in baseball. It comes down to focus and how the players approach the at bat. Someone like Ortiz obviously knows how to approach his at bats in clutch situations, knows how to focus, and isn't afraid of the pressure.
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vaff87 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
I think 'clutchness' does exist in baseball. It comes down to focus and how the players approach the at bat. Someone like Ortiz obviously knows how to approach his at bats in clutch situations, knows how to focus, and isn't afraid of the pressure.
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The interesting thing about studies of 'clutch' ability is that most of them suggest that the clutch guys are the slap-happy hitters who can adjust their swings when necessary, which the big boppers often have difficulty doing:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/st ... tiz/060405
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Schadenfreude wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
The interesting thing about studies of 'clutch' ability is that most of them suggest that the clutch guys are the slap-happy hitters who can adjust their swings when necessary, which the big boppers often have difficulty doing:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/st ... tiz/060405
That definitely makes sense. That's one of the reasons I like guys who can get hits over guys who have a high OPS but mostly do it with walks and extra base hits, and tend to strike out a lot(Adam Dunn comes to mind). When there's a runner in scoring position and the game is on the line, I'd much rather a contact hitter at the plate over some slugger who based on OPS might be a far better hitter, but walks a ton, hits for a low average, and strikes out a ton. That's why I don't necessarily agree when people say batting average means nothing nowadays.
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What an ugly lineup. If i ever see scutaro and inglett in the same lineup again i might have to go postal. If I ever see those two with john macdonald then it'll be even worse.
Vernon should have been playing today. I just don't buy the whole day off thing in baseball unless we're talking about pitchers or catchers.
I hope with Diaz coming up, it means that we see less of Zaun. I know he hit that home run today, but i'd rather have Barajas out there every game.
Vernon should have been playing today. I just don't buy the whole day off thing in baseball unless we're talking about pitchers or catchers.
I hope with Diaz coming up, it means that we see less of Zaun. I know he hit that home run today, but i'd rather have Barajas out there every game.
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rkid wrote:What an ugly lineup. If i ever see scutaro and inglett in the same lineup again i might have to go postal. If I ever see those two with john macdonald then it'll be even worse.
Vernon should have been playing today. I just don't buy the whole day off thing in baseball unless we're talking about pitchers or catchers.
I hope with Diaz coming up, it means that we see less of Zaun. I know he hit that home run today, but i'd rather have Barajas out there every game.
I still have absolutely no issues with giving a player a day off. It is a nesscecity. But giving our biggest threat his walking papers, and then our franchise guy the day off the next day is just piss poor management. I'm shocked we even scored a run today, off a zaun homerun nonetheless.
Whatever the case, as you said, I'd really like to see Diaz get in there and take some time from Zaun. He can't be any worse that's for sure
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vaff87 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
That definitely makes sense. That's one of the reasons I like guys who can get hits over guys who have a high OPS but mostly do it with walks and extra base hits, and tend to strike out a lot(Adam Dunn comes to mind). When there's a runner in scoring position and the game is on the line, I'd much rather a contact hitter at the plate over some slugger who based on OPS might be a far better hitter, but walks a ton, hits for a low average, and strikes out a ton. That's why I don't necessarily agree when people say batting average means nothing nowadays.
I agree with you and that is why David Eckstein has been our best clutch guy this year. If Overbay was hitting well, he would be a good guy too. Hill, Rios and Wells all tend to overswing in the clutch.