Are they though? I’d have to see studies on it. Or is it just because they get a sss of work into the season? So if say a batter had 200ABs in 3 consecutive seasons, would they be less volatile? Idk
E: also the internet isn’t the place for proper etiquette
What are the chances we trade for Villar. I don’t think it’s a huge long shot. It would probably make all the people here (more than a few) happy that wanted him this off-season.
Yes, but again, you can’t just take the number and not consider other factors. I would not argue for the bunt if you’re doing to set up anyone past Kirk…and I wouldn’t take the bat out of anyone’s hand that isn’t Tapia, Biggio, Chapman, Zimmer
The old baseball adage goes that all the best hitters in the world fail 70% of the time. In the nerd age it’s 60% for the great ones (including walks). Biggio 65% chance at failing. Doesn’t matter where that ranks on the team
80% chance Biggio doesn’t get a hit, 65% chance he doesn’t get on base. Very small chance it’s a productive out, more likely than that it’s a gidp.
You can want to put it on the line, more power to you but there’s two sides to the coin compadre
Sigh lazy math as usual. First start with the s***** hitter up with a 1 in 5 change of getting a hit, 35% chance of getting on base, with the chance of a double play to kill the inning.
Then even once that is considered, who is coming up for the run expectancy you speak of? Is it Zimmer or Vlad?
Was not bro. You set up one of your star players for an opportunity to win the game with just a SF. Then your best player with 2 RISP. They didn’t come through. It was the right call all day
Kind of how it goes for mlb manager. All about the team you have on paper. If they’re performing, you ride their coattails to job security and if they don’t, it’s the opposite.