I Like the "Cincy Base Hit" example man on 2nd, one out, batter grounds to the SS, runner breaks for third, SS throws to get lead runner, but fails. Scores would give that a Sacrifice or a Fielders Choice.
In 1913 Enquirer baseball writer Jack Ryder lobbied hard for that scoring to be changed to a "Hit" He lobbied so hard it became known as "The Cincinnati Hit"
It lasted for one season, 1913. The last one occurred in the 1913 World Series, during the last game.
Fred Merkle was left holding the ball and missing the lead runner at home.
Anytime you see somebody with a high BA and low walk rate, it normally screams "lucky." Most hitters (there are exceptions like Vladdy) can't keep putting balls in play and keep up that high BA.I'm not sure I understand this. They're all bases. I understand that OBP trumps BA, but if the OBP is there anyway, it's all good, right?
Walks represent a familiarity with the strike zone. Taking a walk means that the hitter isn't swinging at everything and geting lucky with balls just dropping in.
It's what makes us feel good about Hamilton and makes some uneasy about Brandon Phillips (not me).
The good news is that some can make a living hacking- Howie Kendrick is just going to mash no matter what the sabre heads think- but with a guy like Cantu, who knows?
Last edited by Dom Heffner; 08-21-2007 at 11:43 PM.
"Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn
Wasn't on the boards tonight (took a break), but this speaks volumes. For all the love Freel gets, he makes entirely too many outs. The same goes for Gonzo and Ross. And Castro? It goes without saying. Hopper or Hamilton for Freel and Kepp for Gonzo means less outs (many less outs). And almost anyone is better than Ross at not making outs.
This is not a coincidence. Leave Dunn alone and get rid of Freel, Gonzalez, and Ross. I think all but Ross would get some looks.
And no, I'm not crazy.
So true. Another thing to ponder is if you want to trade a guys with Dunn's stats for a kid who hasn't proved anything but that he can hit AAA pitching? Remember Brandon Larsen anyone?
Sure, he costs too much. So does anyone who is any good. For too long, the Reds, hiding behind the cloak of being a "small market team" , have taken this philosophy while wasting money on the likes of Alex Gonzalez and Mike Stanton.
Yes. Bring Bruce up and let him earn a spot, but not at the expense of a major part of the offense.
As for Griffey. Did St. Louis trade Stan the Man? Did the Red Sox trade Ted Williams? As long as Junior is productive, leave him alone. And spend money for pitching. And let the Bruce's of the world earn their spots.
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