Career Slug/APS

Pat K · Post by **Pat K** » Mon May 02, 2005 8:31 pm

Career APS Leaders as of 5/1/05(min 42 AB)

Avg/slug/APS
#1 Pat- .543/1.065/1.608
#2 William- .467/.933/1.400
#3 Cuong- .537/.833/1.370
#4 Peter- .506/.862/1.368
#5 Dorian- .439/.877/1.316
#6 Anthony- .587/.674/1.261
#7 Ken- .537/.715/1.252
#8 Nick- .474/.763/1.237
#9 Scott- .516/.627/1.143
#10 Paul- .458/.682/1.140

Post by **Baseball=Life** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:27 pm

Remember all those high-average guys in MLB that could hit it out, but cranked lots of singles instead? Most leadoff or # 2 hitters.

I'm like Ichiro or some shit. Well ok, I'm not even in the same city (nevermind ballpark) as him, but my playing style......... grrrr.....

My numbers are so fuckin' weak. Sure, high batting average, but where's the power, the slugging, the APS?

I think too much about putting runners on base for big bats, and not enough about driving the ball, and driving up my numbers.
I mean, I love laying down the bunts that get me on base almost every time (I'm 5/6 in bunt attempts/singles), but......

Like, notice William's strikeouts, relative to his other numbers. Sure, he'll get an occasional K, but if that's the price to pay to drive every other hit you get, that's worth it.

I'm too obsessed with getting on base, scoring runs, and boosting the batting average. I can apply the speed once I hit the gaps, not just on a bunt.

Fuck! Sorry, this should've been a journal entry. Damn you, Pat, for bringing this perspective to light!

AntMoOAK · Post by **AntMoOAK** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:31 pm

Ouch... how embarassing... hitting .587 (Albeit minimal AB's) with sucky slugging, minial runs scored, sucky total bases, very few RBI... First of all, can anyone name a major leager with such an anomoly in stats.. second.. all you baseball heads... how can I improve on that ? I know.... first of all stop getting caught between second and third

But what else stands out for improvement.... I'm all ears

AntMoOAK · Post by **AntMoOAK** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:34 pm

Wow !! Are you saying the same thing at the same time about yourself.

Post by **retep** » Mon May 02, 2005 10:55 pm

Well, Scott, as far as you're concerned, I think you do your job exceptionally well. Its tough, because power hitters get all the press and the glory. But if I were leading a team, I would take Dan’s record 8 hit day over Dorian’s record 4 HR day any time…. If that player has speed.

I’m all about National League ball: hits, sac bunts, and then the occasional power. Besides, if everyone was going for power, than who would the power hitters drive in? To me, this has been the thorn in the side of the Yankees. What has a bigger impact? A 200 hit season or a 40 HR season?

-200 Hits: 1.2 hits a game (making an impact each day)
-40 HR: 1 HR every 4 games (impact once or twice a week)

Scott, you have speed, and so that is best used by getting that speed on the bases each and every time you have… which leads me to Anthony…

The base running mis-adventures Anthony refers to are an issue. Unlike Scott or Ken, Anthony’s hits don’t translate into runs very often. So, unlike Scott, Anthony should go for a few more HRs. This could be achieved by a slight lift in your swing, to give the balls a bit more lift. Or, you could move in the batter’s box to drive the ball more to right field. It’s a longer throw from right field, and this may allow you to pick up more triples, and more doubles as well.

OK, I realized that I kept switching between the second and third person. I’m not much of a grammar guy, as others have nicely pointed out.

Southpaw Slim · Post by **Southpaw Slim** » Tue May 03, 2005 12:19 am

Peter, I think it's bad advice to tell Anthony to un-level his swing. He has one of the flattest swings I've seen. And a flat swing equals big production. I would rather be on his team while he's hitting for average than if he was trying to knock one every time he came to the plate. It's when you go for line drives that you have the big hits.

Post by **retep** » Tue May 03, 2005 12:29 am

I agree Nick. But he's the one who want's more power, and I do see his point. You can have a sweet swing where the bat does not travel parallel to the ground. Ted Williams always preached that a slight rise to the swing is good… and that’s what I think would work for Anthony. I’m not saying that he should practice golfing during his at-bats.

Southpaw Slim · Post by **Southpaw Slim** » Tue May 03, 2005 8:32 pm

OK, then. I won't argue with Ted.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 05, 2005 11:26 am

I’m all about National League ball: hits, sac bunts, and then the occasional power. Besides, if everyone was going for power, than who would the power hitters drive in? To me, this has been the thorn in the side of the Yankees. What has a bigger impact? A 200 hit season or a 40 HR season?

-200 Hits: 1.2 hits a game (making an impact each day)
-40 HR: 1 HR every 4 games (impact once or twice a week)

That is a very unfair comparison. A HR is a hit, albiet, the ultimate hit. You are saying the 40hr guy did not do anything else aside from the homers, and this player does not exist. Just like the 200hits guy will have some HRs, 2Bs, and 3Bs included int he total number of hits, the 40hr guys will have a certain amount of hits other than HRs in his totals. Comparing a player's total season hits output to another player's specific category of hits is apples and oranges. A HR is a guaranteed run, but a hit is a probable run. (Time to break out the actuarial tables.)

Besides, I really don't get the whole NL is better because of sac bunts and double switch appeal. I just think it's all nostalgia.

Southpaw Slim · Post by **Southpaw Slim** » Thu May 05, 2005 1:41 pm

The NL is "better" because there are more fastballs and guaranteed outs. I mean, think of what the AL would become without the DH.

Post by **retep** » Thu May 05, 2005 10:14 pm

Anonymous wrote: That is a very unfair comparison. A HR is a hit, albiet, the ultimate hit. You are saying the 40hr guy did not do anything else aside from the homers, and this player does not exist. Just like the 200hits guy will have some HRs, 2Bs, and 3Bs included int he total number of hits, the 40hr guys will have a certain amount of hits other than HRs in his totals. Comparing a player's total season hits output to another player's specific category of hits is apples and oranges. A HR is a guaranteed run, but a hit is a probable run. (Time to break out the actuarial tables.)

What I mean is that the player who goes for the homerun rather than the base hit. For example, I'd take a Tony Gwynn over a Mark McGuire.

Anonymous wrote: Besides, I really don't get the whole NL is better because of sac bunts and double switch appeal. I just think it's all nostalgia.

Saying that love for the national league is nostalgic is like saying vanilla ice cream is your favorite: sometimes the original is best.

To me, one of the great things about baseball is that you need to play the entire sport... just like in most sports, you must be able to score, defend, and assist (I see a sac bunt is almost like an assist on a RBI). Also, having your pitcher bat makes a manager need to contend with one of the truly unique features of baseball: the fact that you can't take players in and out of the game whenever you want. Rarely needing to make mid-game adjustments often makes AL bench players a total after thought. In then NL, they are an essential part of the team.

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