I’ve always hated “good at-bats.” If we’re talking about a hitter who gets himself into a good count, then goes the other way for a hit, the expression works. But if the hitter’s just not very good, and all he can is try to work a walk, then, no, that’s not a good at-bat.
June 15th, 2008 | Josh Fagan | 2 comments | ContinuedAll Posts Tagged With: "Alex Rios"
Alex “GIDP” Rios
With 105 games left in the baseball season, Rios has grounded into ten double plays. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but consider this: In 711 ‘07 plate appearances, Rios grounded into nine twin killings; in 498 ‘06 at bats, six.
Athletes Just Don’t Die
I’m busy dodging the treacly stories on Jon Lester’s triumphant return to health/MLB/no-hit status. Not because I’m a bitter cynic (which I am) but because this story’s Hollywood ending was never in doubt…
May 21st, 2008 | Josh Fagan | 2 comments | Continued
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