EdE doubles to start the 4th. Just missed hitting it out.
EdE doubles to start the 4th. Just missed hitting it out.
Reds Fan Since 1971
Scared of Votto,Maine walks him on a 3-2 pitch.
Reds Fan Since 1971
Shearn sacrifices the runners over for Hamilton to drive in.
Reds Fan Since 1971
Hamilton does just that as he singles to drive in the two runners. 5-0 Reds.
Reds Fan Since 1971
Shearn must love these hitters, he's never lacked for run support.
I know it's been said before but dang, Hamilton has a nice, quick bat.
Two more runs for the Reds with Josh's single to right-center.
Rem
I lost my feed of WATH. MLB cops must have came and shut it off.
Reds Fan Since 1971
Jr. grounds out to end the inning.
Rem
On a day like today, when the game is a 'morning game' here in CA and I'm just working around the house, I take time to stop and watch two hitters bat: Jr. and Hamilton. I love their strokes and I like to watch how they approach each pitch and each AB.
Today I've added Votto to that small group since it's the first time I've had a chance to see him bat.
Rem
Many Reds fans may not yet realize it, but a significant chunk of Votto's offensive worth is his ability to take walks and get on base. Votto's not going to hit .325, and he may not hit 30 homers, but he'll take his share of walks and get on base. If Reds fans are going to like him long term, they'll have to accept the premise that his offensive worth revolves quite a bit around the base on balls.
2006-07: Votto's PA/BB is 7.88. Per 550 plate appearances, that's 70 walks. Per 600 plate appearances, that's 76 walks. Per 650 plate appearances, that's 83 walks.
The Lost Decade Average Season: 74-88
2014-22 Average Season: 71-91
The difference between getting 80 walks a year and getting 30, is often the difference of making the major leagues and not.
If Phillips walked 80 times a year, his OBA and OPS would be about 100 points higher, and he would be a near MVP candidate. As it is, he's a very nice player with great counting stats, but is likely offensively overrated.
EE knocks in Dunner. Nice work.
This team is so schizophrenic.
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