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Leadoff Hitters/Displaced Center Fielders

Posted by ubelmann on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 9:36 pm

AVG/OBP/SLG, since May 1st
.245/.287/.341 -- Carlos Gomez
.257/.312/.341 -- Jacoby Ellsbury

Games/Games hitting leadoff, July
15/15 -- Carlos Gomez
16/16 -- Jacoby Ellsbury

It's frustrating that Gomez isn't hitting, but it's not like the Twins are the only team making decisions like keeping a struggling rookie in the leadoff spot. If he keeps struggling and the Twins start losing, Gardy will make a move. It won't really be a big deal either way, though.

Also, how about this:

.262/.332/.363 -- Jacoby Ellsbury, Age 24
.300/.387/.408 -- Denard Span, Age 24

Span's line is a weighted average of his major league line and the Major League Equivalent of his minor league stats. Ellsbury certainly had a better minor league career on the surface, but he was older and more refined when the Red Sox drafted him. Span walked in 8.8% of his minor league PA, and Ellsbury walked in 9.6% of his minor league PA. Neither player has significant power, and both guys can hit for high average. The difference between Span and Ellsbury is not that large.

But, Denard, if you are reading this, keep working hard--you still suck.

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socaltwinsfan
socaltwinsfan replied on July 21st, 2008 at 11:32 pm

Gotta keep 'em motivated.

 
greenmachine
greenmachine replied on July 22nd, 2008 at 12:38 am

You know what Mario would say: "He sucka de nards!"

/4th grade

 
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