Brennan Boesch

[Rebbiv]

There just not enough sample data (usually over 600 PAs) to draw any conclusions. And certainly 3 games is not a point to start being concerned. 30 games maybe, but certainly not after 3 games.

 

[jimrice]

Yeah, I was tired of bitching about fantasy baseball though.

Good point.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Big question is whether AJ continues to hit .571.

 

[deathroh]

There just not enough sample data (usually over 600 PAs) to draw any conclusions. And certainly 3 games is not a point to start being concerned. 30 games maybe, but certainly not after 3 games.

I'm not concerned, just pointing it out.

 

[Rebbiv]

I'm not concerned, just pointing it out.

Pointless

 

[deathroh]

Pointless

Ok, I'll wait for you to tell me when there's a point in talking about it. I guess it's the 30 game mark. Although that wouldn't reach your magical 600 PA's, so I guess your contribution to this thread has been pointless, since you've contradicted your own point.

 

[johnny2x2x]

Boesch was 2-4 today and has looked fine at the plate after the 1st game, some of his outs have been hard hit balls, I think he knows he's there to set the table for who's hitting behind him. Boesch also has some speed on the base paths so I think he stays at 2 and I really think he's a good fit there giving us the R,L,R,L,R 1st 5 in the batting order. I think he's going to have a breakout season.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Its a good spot for him. 4 hits the last two games.

 

[Rebbiv]

Ok, I'll wait for you to tell me when there's a point in talking about it. I guess it's the 30 game mark. Although that wouldn't reach your magical 600 PA's, so I guess your contribution to this thread has been pointless, since you've contradicted your own point.

Chicken Little, Chicken Little.

OK...so...we will take it slow with you. First, in each of his first 2 years, BB hit really well in the first half of the season and not so very well in the 2nd half. Question would be is did most of his hitting in the #2 spot come in the first half or second? Most of his time at #2 came in 2011 and they came in the 2nd half. So, is the result do to the position order, or the time of the season?

Additionally, whether he is a LF or RF also comes into play. Certainly, in 2011, after acquiring DY, Boesch ended up hitting #2 in front of DY and being the RFer. All of which happened in the 2nd half. Same with 2010. He hit mostly #5 and LF the first half of 2010, and then, the 2nd half was mostly RF. Batting order varied in the second half of 2010.

And yes, 30 games into a season is a better sample than 3 games. Is it ideal? No. But, I could understand the argument a little better, not that I would agree with it.

 

[deathroh]

Chicken Little, Chicken Little.

Additionally, whether he is a LF or RF also comes into play.

Try doing some reading.

And yes, 30 games into a season is a better sample than 3 games. Is it ideal? No. But, I could understand the argument a little better

The only thing close to an argument I've made is to say "he's not being put in the position where he's been most successful historically". And yes, this is over a larger span than 30 games. Refute that.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Try doing some reading.



The only thing close to an argument I've made is to say "he's not being put in the position where he's been most successful historically". And yes, this is over a larger span than 30 games. Refute that.

Yes he is, in front of Miguel. I thought we already decided that.. :yay:

 

[Rebbiv]

And at each defensive position...

This implies LF vs RF.

 

[Rebbiv]

I'm not going chicken little over a few bad games, but he's not being put in the position where he's been most successful historically. Here are his career batting numbers at each spot in the lineup...

I'm not going to mention CHICKEN LITTLE. Chicken Little.

 

[motownwebguy]

For now, I like Brennan at #2. Reminds me a little of when Lou Whitaker hit there - especially behind Ron LeFlore.

#2 takes-on a learning process. I's a great chance for Boesch to round-out / fill-out his hitting attack.

I once looked at Brennan as our new age Jim Northrup. But now I think he's going to be a better hitter than Jim.

 

[kalinecountry]

This is going to go against what some of the guys here think, but I am already growing weary of Boesch's swinging tendencies inside and low slop, I don't like him in the 2 spot, and he is chasing too much offspeed crap, but due to Leyland wanting Young in the 5 spot, it has to be.

 

[Mitchrapp]

BB started a little slow last year. I agree with that low stuff he's swing at but I'll wait more than 5 games.

 

[kalinecountry]

Avila....why not see how he does in the 2 spot for a few games. Seems to be a bit more patient and selective, better obp. Boesch might be better suited at 5, and Young probably lower in the lineup. but no matter how most are playing so well early on it is somewhat flawed. It's ok to have a low pitches per at bat if you are swinging at strikes, not when you are hacking at anything which seems to be their m.o. for now.
Thankfully, Jackson is performing well with the new stance and hands lowered.

 

[biggunsbob]

Yikes.... .174

 

[mjsb2]

Avila....why not see how he does in the 2 spot for a few games. Seems to be a bit more patient and selective, better obp. Boesch might be better suited at 5, and Young probably lower in the lineup. but no matter how most are playing so well early on it is somewhat flawed. It's ok to have a low pitches per at bat if you are swinging at strikes, not when you are hacking at anything which seems to be their m.o. for now.
Thankfully, Jackson is performing well with the new stance and hands lowered.

I would love Avila 2nd, but no way, he's too comfortable in the bottom of the order, and obviously would crumble if forced to hit in the pressure filled top of the order.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Not sure if there is a whole lot of pressure there but if he can't hit in from of the best player in the majors he won't hit in front of DY or Peralta. He's struggled a few games, no panic yet.