tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865033892051180248.post5420205419395569240..comments2024-01-09T08:16:24.427-06:00Comments on Recondite Baseball: The Other 20/20 ClubTheron Schultzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15337426180976322059noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865033892051180248.post-32940349802187795792008-08-24T09:04:00.000-05:002008-08-24T09:04:00.000-05:00Interesting that two front-line players like Hanle...Interesting that two front-line players like Hanley Ramirez and Mark Reynolds are at the top of this year's "Other 20-20" club. It just goes to show that managers and clubs are willing to overlook deficiencies in one part of a player's game when the other ones are so valued.<BR/><BR/>What clubs have to do with group is determine why they are hitting into DPs or causing errors. In these 2 cases, the SS and 3B positions are prime breeding grounds for errors (usually trying to get to a ball and make a "web-gem" play"). Are they playing in the best positions for them?<BR/><BR/>GIDP is not always a stat entirely due to the player, as there is another person involved. You could have a slow lead runner. This can also be said (although to a lesser degree) for errors, in certain cases. A more effective pitcher or skilled fielder could save these players from earning the E. On the other hand, they could also deserve it and should know better.<BR/><BR/>HR and SB are entirely attributable to the player's sole action, so I tend to put more credence into that achievement.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the "Other 20-20" club should have included Caught Stealing and Strikeouts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com