"Grud," as he is affectionately known, had an amazing Gold Glove season last year for a terrible KC team. .297 ba, 7 jacks, smacked 32 doubles, and led the squad with 85 runs. Plus, he was a 1996 all-star and once had 201 hits in a season.
No one is going to say he's the best 2B in the league, but he's very, very solid and clutch. Your thoughts on "Grud?"
2007-07-02 03:31:02 · 5 answers · asked by atptour311 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I love the way the guy plays. I'm a big Royals fan and since we got him he's been the best clutch hitter we've had and the only consistently reliable bat on the team. He has a great glove at 2B and may very well walk away with another Gold Glove this year. He doesn't get the credit he deserves because he plays in Kansas City.
2007-07-02 09:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by DoReidos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked him as an Exp, but I don't think he's much better than average. I know he hit .297 last season, but he also drew only 28 walks in over 550 plate appearances, which is why he had a very ordinary .331 OBP. Batting average can be deceiving when it's a player's only method of reaching base. This is a pattern that he's had for his whole career, and his .330 career OBP is nothing special.
He's always been a good fielder and one of those "hustling" players. If you're looking for a guy to fill a spot in the lineup and not hurt the team, he's not a bad choice. But with only 85 career homers and a slugging percentage under .400, there are plenty of better options.
2007-07-02 10:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by Craig S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is one of may favorites he is really underrated i really like him when he was with the chicago cubs and hes also doing great for the kc royals he alwayz seems to hit for a good avg every year and alwayz plays great defense
2007-07-02 11:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he's not even one of my favorite, but he's always been a very solid player.
2007-07-02 10:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by J-Far 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
he was a lousy player when he was with the dodgers
2007-07-02 18:11:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋