Allanon23 wrote:Kohl Is A Mome wrote:As for Jean getting dropped, it makes sense, he really only had that one game Saturday where hes done anything of note at the plate lately.
But replacing nothing with nothing leaves you with nothing. So our 2 spot still sucks.
I don't understand why people keep on saying this. Scooter is hitting .300 right now.
On-base percentage is more important, and his sucks. He's also hit all singles. He's playing "really well" and has a .700 OPS. For reference, Rickie Weeks wasn't even close to that bad in his entire career until 2012 when he went with a .720 season line. Weeks in his prime was normally over .800 and in his downfall and learning years he'd normally manage .750.
The batting average is bound to drop given they pitch right at him and he can't take walks. He needs to display that random onset of power we saw last year. Even just a little bit.
Now, if you're asking me if I'd rather have an empty batting average like Gennett's or a washed-up power hitter like Weeks who has to hope to either walk or fall into a HR, I'd take the empty batting average guy. "Bat skills" for getting contact is nice to have and may be the differentiating factor between a perennial All Star like Chase Utley and a 1-time All Star like Weeks (in his prime). That's where I find it important, but I wouldn't judge somebody like Scooter by his average if he provides nothing else.
EDIT: Didn't see the update that Scooter is up to a .340 OBP. I can handle that if he gets a few more doubles/homers and his arm improves. I'll bet that he finishes the season at .270/.320 with a low SLG like .380 or .390.
