1. As to the impact of his hamstring injury, was there a difference in his steal attempts before vs. after?
2. Perez was unable to play for several weeks due to his thumb injury and so was not hitting after Witt in the line up. Did this have an effect on Witt’s hitting numbers?
I think Witt is a 3rd baseman. He erratic at short at best. His arm is more suited at third and I think it's actually too strong for a shortstop. He looks like he'll be a good rbi guy but I don't think he'll ever have a good obp. He just swings at too many bad pitches. I know he'll improve but I don't think he'll improve that much. He came to the majors with top credentials. I still think Lopez is a good shortstop if they'll leave him alone. Last year they sent him down for mondesi. He get hurt. They bring him back and he hits 300 and plays a gold glove caliber shortstop. This year, after being one of the best shortstops in the game they move him to second and bat him ninth. The guy take walks and doesn't strike out that much and they move him down for guys that can't hit and strike out all the time. No wonder he had an off year. That has to mess with his head. Put him at short, bat him first and leave him alone. This kind of stuff has happened all thru out baseball history. Teams will pass over a guys for someone they think is better and eventually he'll get moved to a team who believes in him and he'll have a great career. Look at Freddie Patek and hal McCrea. He's too good a hitter to be a bench player. A guy who walks and doesn't strikeout does not belong on the bench. This team is full of guys who can't get on base. Tell Lopez that you're my guy and let him play
As usual, excellent insight! One thing I notice watching games, was the number of hits that seemed to be coming later in games. What were his stats by plate appearances? I remember hitting streaks being extended in late innings.
I agree that 3rd is probably the way to go, but it sure is nice, having a player with his ability and versatility. Even the best go from highlight reel to oops now and then.
I have a crazy idea since I’ve seen some arb numbers flying around. I’ve seen people going back and forth on some players and arb numbers. For example, Keller $7m, Lopez $3m, Garrett $3m, Mondesi $3m….why don’t we just not tender these guys and spend that 16-20 million next year on an actual good starting pitcher?? Seems like one mid tier starter at $16m a year would be just as valuable as all these guys next year. Why don’t they just do that? Lol
Three questions:
1. As to the impact of his hamstring injury, was there a difference in his steal attempts before vs. after?
2. Perez was unable to play for several weeks due to his thumb injury and so was not hitting after Witt in the line up. Did this have an effect on Witt’s hitting numbers?
3. Does Witt have any obvious holes in his swing?
I think Witt is a 3rd baseman. He erratic at short at best. His arm is more suited at third and I think it's actually too strong for a shortstop. He looks like he'll be a good rbi guy but I don't think he'll ever have a good obp. He just swings at too many bad pitches. I know he'll improve but I don't think he'll improve that much. He came to the majors with top credentials. I still think Lopez is a good shortstop if they'll leave him alone. Last year they sent him down for mondesi. He get hurt. They bring him back and he hits 300 and plays a gold glove caliber shortstop. This year, after being one of the best shortstops in the game they move him to second and bat him ninth. The guy take walks and doesn't strike out that much and they move him down for guys that can't hit and strike out all the time. No wonder he had an off year. That has to mess with his head. Put him at short, bat him first and leave him alone. This kind of stuff has happened all thru out baseball history. Teams will pass over a guys for someone they think is better and eventually he'll get moved to a team who believes in him and he'll have a great career. Look at Freddie Patek and hal McCrea. He's too good a hitter to be a bench player. A guy who walks and doesn't strikeout does not belong on the bench. This team is full of guys who can't get on base. Tell Lopez that you're my guy and let him play
As usual, excellent insight! One thing I notice watching games, was the number of hits that seemed to be coming later in games. What were his stats by plate appearances? I remember hitting streaks being extended in late innings.
I agree that 3rd is probably the way to go, but it sure is nice, having a player with his ability and versatility. Even the best go from highlight reel to oops now and then.
I have a crazy idea since I’ve seen some arb numbers flying around. I’ve seen people going back and forth on some players and arb numbers. For example, Keller $7m, Lopez $3m, Garrett $3m, Mondesi $3m….why don’t we just not tender these guys and spend that 16-20 million next year on an actual good starting pitcher?? Seems like one mid tier starter at $16m a year would be just as valuable as all these guys next year. Why don’t they just do that? Lol
A rookie season. George Brett's first full season:
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