Re: Sheffield = Clown
[ QUOTE ]
lol f-ing 50 different convos going on i don't know wtf is going on.
so basically, i don't know if you especially believe that giambi would be a good leadoff hitter, but that would definitely not happen because of his speed as aforementioned. it doesn't make sense to put him there, especially when he has a lot of cleanup/3-hole potential.
you attribute obp as a vital stat, which i agree, it is. however, giambi's obp can be based on that pitchers can feel free to pitch around giambi when they want because they only face bernie, posada/flaherty, womack afterwards.
[/ QUOTE ]
Your argument is weak.
First of all, Giambi has 5 intentional walks this year. Sheffield and A-Rod both have 6, and Matsui 5. Giambi has the highest rate in terms of IBB/PA, but removing them from OBP will produce very minimal changes.
Aside from the IBB, the rest makes no sense at all. Usually people argue that protection HELPS batters. I've never heard anyone try to argue that having weaker hitters behind you improves your stats.
|