Just for you, Matt In Philadelphia, here are few more statistical nuggets on Pat Burrell's struggles (all numbers are through Saturday night):* Among left fielders with at least 125 plate appearances, Burrell ranks 21st in batting average (.224), 16th in slugging percentage (.395), tied for 11th in home runs (6) and 12th in RBIs (24), the category Burrell often says is most important to him.
* Phillies left fielders are tied for 24th in the majors in combined slugging percentage (.376). The major league average is .435. The National League average is .470.
* In only 94 at-bats, Greg Dobbs has 22 RBIs. In 156 at-bats, mostly out of the No. 5 spot, Burrell has 24. Shane Victorino, batting in the No. 2 spot, has 21 RBIs. Carlos Ruiz, batting eighth for most of the season has 19.
* The cast of "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" is at the game today, including Danny DeVito. I've never watched the show, but after seeing this particular cast member, I may start.
6 comments:
Thanks for the stats, Scott. I'm still trying to figure out why Burrell is even in the lineup today with a lefty set to start for the Giants tomorrow. I'd have thought Charlie would play Bourn or Werth and give Burrell and his slippery hands (I've never seen a player lose the grip on the ball like that) the day off.
pats a streaky guy and he'll come around. but he's still playing as well, if not better, than soriano is now.
the good thing about burrell is that he's never completely 'slumping.' he'll always be an OBP man, therefore not completely useless.
another thing to note. his BBAIP is completely off of his career number. the past month its only been .143 with the past week or so its been around .250. his career average is .300. as i've figured he's just been an unlucky guy. the balls he's hitting have been just finding gloves and not open spots in the field. he's been ripping the hell out of the ball lately, just not dropping. i was looking for a flyball/groundball/line drive percentage, but can't find one. but one person did note that his LD% has been the same as his career numbers indicate. he'll come around!
Jamie,
I just hope that when you type this stuff you are sitting behind your computer screen somewhere laughing uncontrollably. It's hard for me to fathom that you are serious.
After your recent posts I don't even know where to start. I guess I'll start with stats.
Burrell - .225, 6HR, 24 RBI, .388 OBP, 62 TB
Soriano - (7 LESS games).299 BA, 6 HR, 14 RBI, 101TB, .347 OBP
If you calculate average per game, Soriano is better in 4 out of 5 categories. This obviously doesn't include stolen bases which I didn't even bother with because Pat can't run with those 3 pound cinder blocks that are permanently attached to the bottom of his cleats. I've already outlined last year's stats for you in previous postings. PLEASE stop making that ridiculous statement saying Burrell is better/as good as Soriano. It's flat out outlandish.
How can you say Burrell is never completely slumping? You are dead wrong on this issue. First off, on the past road trip Party Boy Patty was 0 for 18. In the last 30 days, he is hitting .171. I could go on and on. Then, you suggest that because he draws walks that he is not completely useless. His walks don't mean anything, unless Bourn pinch runs for him because he is such a feeble runner than he can't get from first to third in most situations. He is unquestionably the slowest baserunner on the team so his walks have very minimal value. Finally, if you want further illustration of how slow Pat Burrell is, head down to the ballpark today and stick around for after the game. They are having seniors stroll the bases. All of these seniors had to try out to be permitted to run the bases. The try out was a race around the bases against Burrell. All of the old goats you will see today have defeated Patty in a race.
no no no, i'll agree that he's slumping. in a big way. but a lot of it is due to bad luck. .150 points is a lot to be off for your career average. but when you can still get on base at a good clip, you're still providing something useful to a team.
and getting on base is the single most important thing a hitter can do. how can it be meaningless for him to walk? thats the most absurd thing i've possibly ever heard. by your account, the only thing that pat can do at the plate and be viewed as a success is to hit a homerun.
Jamie,
There are a lot of things Called Strike Three can do to be successful in my eyes. He can drive in runs, get clutch hits, get extra base hits, steal bases, and hit homers. But, he doesn't hit in the clutch and drive in runs, nor does he hit the number of home runs people expect for the #5 hitter in one of the most potent lineups in baseball, nor does he get extra base hits, and he sure as heck can't steal bases.
The problem is the guy is being paid $13 million this season to be a power hitter in the lineup. You are so hung up on the fact that he gets walks. As I said in my last post, it would be fine if he took as many walks as he does and could steal bases. Did it occur to you that he gets walks because he's afraid to get the stick off his shoulder? Is he being paid $13 million to draw walks or to hit home runs and drive men in?
How can you possibly believe the fact that he is absolutely pathetic is due to bad luck. Here are some other possibilities that don't consider luck as factor:
1. He is completely indifferent. He will go up there and do that classic move where he jumps back as he sticks his backside out every time the ball is thrown anywhere near the inside portion of the plate, regardless of if its on the plate or off. He gets his $13 million whether he flat out stinks or whether he hits 30HR/120RBI. His attitude on the field is evidence of this. "If I succeed, great. If not, I get my $13 million and I'll still be partying tonight."
2. Baseball is NOT one of his top priorities. It has been widely reported that he loves to hit the clubs and party. His performance on the field the last few seasons is indicative of a guy who is not putting in the time or effort to be a great player.
3. His physical tools have greatly diminished. He can't run. He can't field. His hitting abilities have also been going downhill for 2 seasons.
I guess Albert Pujols is great because he's just the luckiest son of a gun walking God's green earth.
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