Who among pitchers had the highest batting average last season??
2007-11-10 11:53:32 · 12 answers · asked by besthitter2001 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I think my question was clear enough, I just wanted to add a second one.
2007-11-10 12:24:29 · update #1
Golly yes. Micah Owings hit four all by himself.
Eight pitchers batted 1.000 last season, each going 1-1. KC's Joel Peralta did it most smartly, making his hit a double.
Using a minimum of 25 plate appearances to filter out the silly stats, Owings also had the highest AVG last year, hitting .333 (.349 OBP, .683 SLG) in 64 PA. His stats purely as a pitcher are a tad higher, as he was used as a pinch-hitter a few times. Witness:
P: 19-56, 1 sac bunt, 1 sac fly, 58 PA, .339/.333/.714
PH: 1-4, 2 BB, 6 PA, .250/.500/.250
Just the fact he was used a a pinch hitter SIX times (he never subsequently pitched in those games), despite the results, says a lot about his hitting prowess. Or maybe about the Diamondbacks' bench. But Owings certainly can hit.
2007-11-10 13:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, many pitchers hit home runs last year. The most home runs by a pitcher last season was Micah Owings who hit 4.
Since pitchers don't bat much in the AL, a lot of pitchers who got a chance in interleague play have higher averages. So i'm going to just tell you had the highest average in the NL and had at least 40 at-bats. Micah Owings also led all pitchers (40 ABs or more) with a .333 average.
As you can see Micah Owings can hit. He's such a good hitter that Bob Melvin was pinch hitting him later in the season. He easily won the Silver Slugger award.
2007-11-10 13:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by kblavie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the NL 20 pitchers hit home runs.
If no number is given, the individual only hit 1.
Adam Eaton -Phillies
John Maine-Mets
Kyle Davies-Braves
Nationals-None
Dontrelle Willis (2)-Marlins
Carlos Zambrano (2)-Cubs
Jason Marquis-Cubs
Yovani Gallardo (2)-Brewers
Chris Capuano-Brewers
Adam Wainright-Cardinals
Kip Wells-Cardinals
Woody Williams-Astros
Brandon Backe-Astros
Bronson Arroyo-Reds
Matt Morris-Pirates
Livan Hernandez-Diamondbacks
Micah Owings(4)-Diamondbacks
Rockies-none
Padres-none
Jason Schmidt-Dodgers
Hong Chih-Kuo-Dodgers
Matt Cain(2)-Giants
Noah Lowry-Giants
In the AL no AL pitchers hit a homer in interleague play.
2007-11-10 17:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by Minister of Truth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? Of course pitchers hit homeruns during the season. Also, your explanation has nothing to do with the question. In case you didnt know, home runs and batting average are 2 different things.
2007-11-10 12:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Yankee30™ 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, many home runs. Probably Owings from the D-Backs had the highest batting average.
2007-11-10 12:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Micah Owings, Arizona D'Backs
2007-11-10 13:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by Max B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There might be more, but at the top of my head I remember Carlos Zambrano hit a homerun.
2007-11-10 12:17:19 · answer #7 · answered by jared3000310 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, although many pitchers don't some pitchers are capable of hits/homeruns.
one homerun i know of came from adam eaton of the philadelphia phillies. sorry idk about batting averages.
its hard to find because their stats only show pitching stats
2007-11-10 15:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Josh Beckett hit a home-run at some point last season i may be wrong though not sure!
2007-11-10 12:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by !_DaNnY_! 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Carlos Zambrano did. Maybe more than one, I can't remember.
2007-11-10 15:08:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋