Baseball - August 2006

2006-08-16 07:37:26 · 13 answers · asked by gillby00 1

I thought of this while reading the answers to the question about players with five tools. When you look at a player's stats, does batting average really tell you much?

As an example, I notice that Ichiro has a .324 average to Adam Dunn's .252. However, Dunn actually reaches base more often than Ichiro, he has scored as many runs as Ichiro, and his power numbers are far better. So does it really matter if a guy hits for average, as long as he has power and gets on base in other ways?

It's not just today's guys, either. HOFers like Mike Schmidt (.267) and Reggie Jackson (.262) weren't exactly five-toolers, but it didn't seem to matter.

2006-08-16 07:27:36 · 10 answers · asked by Craig S 7

2006-08-16 07:22:37 · 13 answers · asked by dunknasty 2

2006-08-16 06:45:21 · 6 answers · asked by turbo1mjd 1

Melky doesnt sound like a spanish name. But then neither does Robinson Cano. I was wondering if anyone knew if Melky was a nickname to shorten his actual name. Any thoughts?

2006-08-16 06:23:07 · 10 answers · asked by Jeter is my hubbie 3

based on walk-off hits and walk-off home runs

2006-08-16 06:17:49 · 31 answers · asked by Scoobydooby 1

and i mean five-tool player average,power,speed,arm,and defense....'all"...whoever is smart enough to answer with the correct answer gets 10 points..bc most of u on here don't know sh*t about baseball...

2006-08-16 06:12:04 · 20 answers · asked by B-Dub 3

GO SOX!!!

2006-08-16 06:04:49 · 7 answers · asked by Agent007ishere 2

ANYONE IN TORONTO. what is the song for vernon wells when he steps up to the plate!?!?!?! some one please know this it would be much appreciated :)

2006-08-16 06:03:25 · 3 answers · asked by fa la la la la 2

The AL East
Yankees 1 Devilrays 5
Redsox 2 Think about it.
Bluejays 3
Orioles 4

2006-08-16 05:52:20 · 44 answers · asked by Yankees Rule 1

It is for a company team (Internet Industry) based in the Los Angeles area (specifically Burbank).

2006-08-16 05:38:50 · 26 answers · asked by PingPonger 1

only serious answers

2006-08-16 04:52:07 · 14 answers · asked by Nails 4 breakfast,tacks 4 snacks 4

not so sure..

2006-08-16 04:19:59 · 18 answers · asked by Funnyaccountant 4

2006-08-16 04:19:54 · 21 answers · asked by O Caçador 6

We all now he can crush the ball out of the stadium. But this year, he's been hitting for average, and using the whole ballpark for hits. Right now, he's over .300, compared to .259 and .254 in his years with Cincy. I've also noticed that he has good speed, though he's not quite a basestealer yet. He actually leads the Red Sox in infield hits and is able to leg out some great triples. His arm is pretty strong, but the only real question mark is his defense.

So, you think he might be able to become a five tool player?

2006-08-16 04:09:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a 17 year old male from Illinois, looking to further my career through college into the minor leagues, possibly to the majors one day. I currently throw three types of fastball, a curve, a slider, a sinker, and a change. I'm looking to add that final pitch to my arsenal. I was thinking a knuckle or a screwball....or another deceiving pitch....could someone hook me up with a link or website name showing the grips and execution of pitches?? Thanks

2006-08-16 03:26:51 · 11 answers · asked by Dane 2

They alway play ball and touch themeselves and rearrange their equipment. And they have huge endowments.....or it looks like it....what is up with that????

2006-08-16 03:24:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I like 2 sports but I can only do 1. So should I do baseball like my mom wants??????????????

2006-08-16 03:23:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to Montreal this upcoming weekend.... and I want to watch the Yankees vs the Red Sox ... All of the games will be on ESPN or ESPN 2...will they have it it? Or will they just be replaying 80's hokcey games

2006-08-16 03:22:49 · 4 answers · asked by andrew n 1

If you can choose to add 2 and get rid of 2 teams in MLB, what will be your options? And why?

2006-08-16 03:20:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-16 03:07:00 · 13 answers · asked by tombethpatrick 1

two very BIG losses to the Phililes..I'm a nervous Met fan...

2006-08-16 02:53:25 · 10 answers · asked by Funnyaccountant 4

2006-08-16 02:51:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-16 02:10:01 · 6 answers · asked by violet b 1

2006-08-16 02:04:54 · 5 answers · asked by violet b 1

red sox or yankees who will win the seris im sayn red sox sweep...

2006-08-16 01:28:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there a store online where i can find sew on names and numbers for jerseys?

2006-08-16 00:31:10 · 2 answers · asked by schell c 2

2006-08-15 23:56:57 · 19 answers · asked by Rodney S 1

Could someone provide me some links to sites that tell about how to throw different pitches in baseball? Preferably with diagrams/pictures of finger placement on the ball?

2006-08-15 20:29:40 · 3 answers · asked by D@rKn3ss Fa771n& 2

2006-08-15 20:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by rf21 2