Rangers begin a rough stretch with two against the Giants at the Grill - June 8&9

[saddles]

This a good article comparing how scouts see both Lawlar and Mayer. Hopefully, we take Rocker or Leiter, but just in case this is a good read.

Experts debate which SS should go No. 1

While there is still a considerable amount of uncertainty surrounding the 2021 Draft class, one thing cannot be denied: There are some seriously talented high school shortstops to be had. There is a distinct possibility there will be four prep shortstops taken in the top 10 of this year’s first

www.mlb.com

 

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Tepid's bewilderment amuses me. So many have overrated just how bad striking out is.

In today's analysis, walks are thought of too highly on the offensive side, and strike outs are seen as being worse than they actually are. These theories are pervasive throughout a lot of baseball and are held by folks ranging from common fans to front offices. I just can't agree.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Tepid's bewilderment amuses me. So many have overrated just how bad striking out is.

In today's analysis, walks are thought of too highly on the offensive side, and strike outs are seen as being worse than they actually are. These theories are pervasive throughout a lot of baseball and are held by folks ranging from common fans to front offices. I just can't agree.

it is kinda strange that the Rays K so much and yet have the record they do.

 

[scotsman1948]

it is kinda strange that the Rays K so much and yet have the record they do.

they can hit, the Rangers can't

 

[scotsman1948]

well hope Gibson gets what he wants and the Rangers trade him soon. another decent pitching performance by him and the Rangers have 1 hit in 7 innings

 

[True Rangers Fan]

first hit w/RISP today.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I wonder which inning they'll lose this game. Probably the 10th.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

slap my ass and call me Charlie, they actually won

 

[DT LUNA]

slap my ass and call me Charlie, they actually won

Charlie you can't ever give up. Hang in there Charlie it's gonna be OK.

 

[Duane1952]

White looked pretty good today. Wonder if he has played any 3B in his career.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

White looked pretty good today. Wonder if he has played any 3B in his career.

don't get too attached, he's not going to be anything

 

[saddles]

Tonight's MLB Pipeline mock draft has us going with Leiter.

 

[saddles]

it is kinda strange that the Rays K so much and yet have the record they do.

I think it speaks to how folks dislike the strikeout more than they should, but that's just me.

 

[saddles]

Tonight's MLB Pipeline mock draft has us going with Leiter.

They also have pitcher high school Jackson Jobe going third and Rocker not going until sixth. They have Lawlar falling all the way to seventh.

 

[Senator_fan]

I think it speaks to how folks dislike the strikeout more than they should, but that's just me.

Strikeouts will keep you from grounding into double plays but with the Rangers they manage to do both quite well.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I think it speaks to how folks dislike the strikeout more than they should, but that's just me.

i mean, there's not really a reason to like the strikeout, from the batting standpoint.

 

[saddles]

i mean, there's not really a reason to like the strikeout, from the batting standpoint.

No, no out is likable. I just think some dislike it to a greater extent than they should. It also seems like some folks overvalue walks.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

No, no out is likable. I just think some dislike it to a greater extent than they should. It also seems like some folks overvalue walks.

Guess I don't really understand the mindset. A strikeout is a bad result. A walk is a good result. Are there worse results than a K? Yes. Are there better results than a BB? Yes. There are even situations when a K can have a positive influence on the game and a BB can have a negative influence. Part of what makes the game so wonderful.

But from a purely statistical standpoint... K = bad. BB = good. At least for this armchair analyst.

 

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Guess I don't really understand the mindset. A strikeout is a bad result. A walk is a good result. Are there worse results than a K? Yes. Are there better results than a BB? Yes. There are even situations when a K can have a positive influence on the game and a BB can have a negative influence. Part of what makes the game so wonderful.

But from a purely statistical standpoint... K = bad. BB = good. At least for this armchair analyst.

I agree.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

One thing I've noticed about Adolis... when he was on his tear in May, he had a tendency to chase the high fastballs. I've noticed him laying off of them frequently recently. If this dude can keep it up, what a solid foundation for the lineup for years to come.