Saturday, May 29, 2021

We need to talk about Clint.

.175 batting average.

7 runs batted in.

.115 with RISP.

.111 with two outs and RISP.

-0.9 WAR.

2 comments:

  1. .175 batting average. - Devalued statistic. Nobody cares anymore. .175 is the new .275
    7 runs batted in. - Function of performance of players ahead in batting order. No longer relevant statistic. Nobody cares anymore
    .115 with RISP. - Again, batting average is irrelevant.
    .111 with two outs and RISP. - How many times do I have to say batting average doesn't matter
    -0.9 WAR. - This one is a little troubling.

    What's his average launch angle? What about hard hit ball percentage? Exit velo? OPS+? Give me some stats that matter.

    Yes, I am being sarcastic.

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  2. He had a few clutch hits shortly after my post. A walkoff HR and four or five total RBIs in two games Even a hit with RISP. Of course, this afternoon he struck out looking with runners and second and third and one out. As John Sterling pointed out, this was against a lefty throwing 80 MPH.

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