I've seen all over the place how Long needs to be fired or changes need to be made because the team isn't taking pitches anymore. Here are some stats to discredit that statement.
Player: 2007/2008
Molina: 3.49/3.55
Posada: 3.83/3.86
Betemit: 4.08/3.70
Cano: 3.42/3.38
Giambi: 4.30/4.26
Jeter: 3.71/3.73
Arod: 3.80/3.84
Abreu: 4.38/4.27
Damon: 4.30/4.12
Matsui: 4.02/3.75
Melky: 3.65/3.67
Molina, Posada, Cano, Giambi, Jeter, Arod, and Melky are taking about the same pitches they took last year in the best offense in the majors. Abreu is slightly lower, but that might be just because Arod isn't hitting as well behind him so Abreu might be looking to drive in more runs than just be happy getting on base. Matsui and Damon are interesting. No clue why Damon is taking fewer pitches but perhaps Matsui was swinging earlier because he has a hobbled knee? Damon and Matsui are both having better years this year than last so it doesn't seem to be effecting them. -Jitpal
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Great find, and nice analysis man!
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"If Jack makes that shot, the game is over." - Tommy Heinsohn after Jarrett Jack missed a shot at the buzzer of a 105-105 game between the Celtics and Pacers.
"If Jack makes that shot, the game is over." - Tommy Heinsohn after Jarrett Jack missed a shot at the buzzer of a 105-105 game between the Celtics and Pacers.