Joe Simpson Catching Flack For Complaining About Organist

[Runnin]

At least Joe and Chip's voices aren't super annoying, imo. My biggest beef with them is that they pump sunshine incessantly and don't appear to really know wth they are talking about when it comes to interpreting stats and value. Joe "good top hand" Simpson is also a poor analyst when it comes to providing "pro" insight into being a big league hitter.

I wonder how many 90 mph fastballs you've faced in the big leagues.

I agree that they aren't anywhere near as annoying as some but I often turn the sound down and watch the game with music. Sometimes I listen to Don on the radio while watching the game, but the timing of the feed is a little different.

[Southcack77]

I wonder how many 90 mph fastballs you've faced in the big leagues.

I agree that they aren't anywhere near as annoying as some but I often turn the sound down and watch the game with music. Sometimes I listen to Don on the radio while watching the game, but the timing of the feed is a little different.

I'd rather hear Sutton than Simpson, but he's not a noted advanced stat guru either. I think Skip was funnier and more colorful than Chip, but he was definitely a sarcastic jackass at times. His call in show was legendary in some parts.

[CyYoung31]

Joe lost all his charm once Skip left. Those two would literally make me laugh out loud during broadcasts. Chip just brings out the worst in Simpson: An insufferable homer with a "get off my lawn" attitude when it comes to newer ways of looking at the game, and Chip just loves to bait him into giving us the worst hitting analysis the baseball world has ever seen.

[Super]

I hate the one who constantly says "He took a good cut there" when the pitcher swings and misses or fouls it off

[jpx7]

Ever listen to Mets announcers? They are the gold standard, IMO

Yankees seem to have a good crew, too. And the White Six booth is quite solid when it's Steve Stone and anybody not named Hawk (who's been doing more radio lately).

[Diesel]

I wonder how many 90 mph fastballs you've faced in the big leagues.

So.....since I haven't played in the majors I can't understand that Joe's hitting analysis is horrible?? I love that rationale.

Coincidentally, I have taught hitting for the past 15 yrs and I've learned a thing or two about understanding a high level swing. That's why it makes me cringe to hear some ex big leaguers who have such a poor understanding of why they were successful (or not).

[VirginiaBrave]

Joe was good with Boog too.

[zitothebrave]

I wonder how many 90 mph fastballs you've faced in the big leagues.

I agree that they aren't anywhere near as annoying as some but I often turn the sound down and watch the game with music. Sometimes I listen to Don on the radio while watching the game, but the timing of the feed is a little different.

I know it's been picked on ad nauseum but facing major league pitching doesn't always make one an expert. Even if one did so as poorly as Joe SImpson did.

[zitothebrave]

Yankees seem to have a good crew, too. And the White Six booth is quite solid when it's Steve Stone and anybody not named Hawk (who's been doing more radio lately).

By most accounts the best crew is the Giants. Honestly I've done so little research into the topic lately. I usually watch games on mute.

[Hawk]

Joe was good with Boog too.

Boog made me like Joe.

[chopdrew]

The organist makes a BIG difference when you're actually at the ballpark. It doesn't translate that well over the tv. But Joe Simpson is a miserable curmudgeon who i honestly believe hates watching players who are better than he was. Which was, at last count, just about all of them. I refuse to listen to Chip and Joe now. Radio broadcast or GTFO.

[bravesfanforlife88]

The organist makes a BIG difference when you're actually at the ballpark. It doesn't translate that well over the tv. But Joe Simpson is a miserable curmudgeon who i honestly believe hates watching players who are better than he was. Which was, at last count, just about all of them. I refuse to listen to Chip and Joe now. Radio broadcast or GTFO.

I'd listen to don Sutton and Jim Powell over chip and joe. They seem to have a great chemistry and don gives great insight.

It sucks for those that don't live in the network and don't get a chance to hear them

[mfree80]

I'd listen to don Sutton and Jim Powell over chip and joe. They seem to have a great chemistry and don gives great insight.

It sucks for those that don't live in the network and don't get a chance to hear them

I really like Sutton for that reason. If he and Joe were paired, I think things would be a lot better.

[bravesfanforlife88]

I really like Sutton for that reason. If he and Joe were paired, I think things would be a lot better.

Agreed but Jim Powell is awesome. Much better than Joe.brings a little bob ueker with him from mileaukee

[VirginiaBrave]

The organist makes a BIG difference when you're actually at the ballpark. It doesn't translate that well over the tv. But Joe Simpson is a miserable curmudgeon who i honestly believe hates watching players who are better than he was. Which was, at last count, just about all of them. I refuse to listen to Chip and Joe now. Radio broadcast or GTFO.

Doesn't chamge my mind. Still agree with Joe. When I go to a game or race I am there for what goes on between the lines or on track not concerts or organists.

[rico43]

Joe lost all his charm once Skip left. Those two would literally make me laugh out loud during broadcasts. Chip just brings out the worst in Simpson: An insufferable homer with a "get off my lawn" attitude when it comes to newer ways of looking at the game, and Chip just loves to bait him into giving us the worst hitting analysis the baseball world has ever seen.

You stole that line. I heard it two days ago and had a good laugh.

[Julio3000]

Joe lost all his charm once Skip left. Those two would literally make me laugh out loud during broadcasts. Chip just brings out the worst in Simpson: An insufferable homer with a "get off my lawn" attitude when it comes to newer ways of looking at the game, and Chip just loves to bait him into giving us the worst hitting analysis the baseball world has ever seen.

Joe Simpson, hitting coach:

1) Keep your hands inside the baseball.
2) Hit the ball to the opposite field, always.
3) ??????
4) Profit.

[Runnin]

So.....since I haven't played in the majors I can't understand that Joe's hitting analysis is horrible?? I love that rationale.

Coincidentally, I have taught hitting for the past 15 yrs and I've learned a thing or two about understanding a high level swing. That's why it makes me cringe to hear some ex big leaguers who have such a poor understanding of why they were successful (or not).

By your rationale teaching hitting for 15 years also doesn't make one know hitting any better than an ex-big leaguer. I've listened to good players and pros argue about the golf swing for most of my life. They are often just arguing about semantics. The semantics change and even the swing changes a little, but not much.

I know Joe is annoying from constantly harping on the same things, but he isn't just a guy who played some pro ball. He's also been watching it up close for a long, long time and probably talks hitting almost every day with professional coaches. That doesn't make him right about everything but it does give him a lot of credibility imo.

I think Chip is more the problem than Joe. A good pair needs more separation of personality. These two have been together too long aren't different enough. That said, if we were 10 games over .500 we wouldn't be having this discussion.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

I dunno...you might not be having this discussion, but the rest of the site really (moderately) dislikes Chip and Joe.

[chopdrew]

Doesn't chamge my mind. Still agree with Joe. When I go to a game or race I am there for what goes on between the lines or on track not concerts or organists.

And you must be a pleasure to attend with, too...