clvclv (02-12-2017), The Chosen One (02-12-2017)
not really, because not all players start every time, and injuries...etc matter too. In any given season around 350 or so players will get 200 or more plate appearances. last year BP only out hit 135 of them. That means 215 out hit him. Most starting players who accumulate 500+ plate appearances(the minimum I would say required to be considered a regular starting player) need to either hit around average and generate value through their defense and baserunning, or with their bat or with a combo of the 3.
for example: in 2016 there were a grand total of only 146 players who got 500 plate appearances or more, of those 146 "regular starters" BP was ranked 122nd. If you add in the scrub bench guys, and callups and "glove first" guys who get starts or appearances over the season he goes up a bit. But as a regular starting player he is below avg.
"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"- Tom Waits
Ventura's Stolen Bases
So if a guy hits just as well or slightly better on away games as he did in Cincinnati, should we hold the fact that he played in Cincinnati against him? Cause Phillips hit slightly better in away games.
Also, since half of us are on the change of scenery bandwagon, I would say Phillips has a shot to try harder in a place where he actually wants to be.
Ventura's Stolen Bases
So I guess I'll predict a 95 wRC+ this year from just being in a different ballpark and having the same results. :P
(I know that's not how it works)
Last edited by Managuarantano's Volunteers; 02-12-2017 at 11:57 AM.
Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman
Braves will be paying only $1M of Phillips salary
Even better.