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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Some data to ponder regarding Rio Ruiz:

    Walk rate: 12.9% in 2015 and 8.0% in 2016

    Strikeout rate: 19.2% in 2015 and 24.0% in 2016

    BABIP: .288 in 2015 and .455 in 2016

    I see the point you are making.. just wouldn't get too caught up in comparing a full season to a small sample size. The numbers will normalize and we will see what we have... just nice he is hitting right now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    I see the point you are making.. just wouldn't get too caught up in comparing a full season to a small sample size. The numbers will normalize and we will see what we have... just nice he is hitting right now.
    The thing is, it is this year's numbers that are more likely to be small sample flukes, especially the BABIP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    The thing is, it is this year's numbers that are more likely to be small sample flukes, especially the BABIP.
    He's been hitting close to .290 since the middle of last year, so it's a little more than a sample size.

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    Quote Originally Posted by UNCBlue012 View Post
    He's been hitting close to .290 since the middle of last year, so it's a little more than a sample size.
    We'll see. The data show a deterioration in strikeout and walk rates and an extremely high BABIP.

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    Yep, we need to be realistic on Ruiz. He's unlikely to be an 800 OPS hitter. I'm very excited about what he's doing though . . . especially on the defensive side of things. With his progress since mid-Summer last year, he's gone from more of a 45 FV type to the 45-50 FV zone. If he can stay on that trajectory, he could have value in a similar range to Jake Lamb. That didn't seem like a realistic possibility last July.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    We'll see. The data show a deterioration in strikeout and walk rates and an extremely high BABIP.
    Si. I'm pretty happy with a .270-.285 avg with good defense and an OBP close to .340.

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    Ruiz a 3rd baseman thats a high BABIP guy? Where have we heard that before...
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Don View Post
    Ruiz a 3rd baseman thats a high BABIP guy? Where have we heard that before...
    we should extend him now!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    we should extend him now!!
    You ain't been here long enough Rookie, but the term round these parts here is extent. We will extent him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Don View Post
    You ain't been here long enough Rookie, but the term round these parts here is extent. We will extent him.
    noted and I am not carrying anyone's luggage!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    noted and I am not carrying anyone's luggage!!
    To what extend are you willing to hold that position.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Some data to ponder regarding Rio Ruiz:

    Walk rate: 12.9% in 2015 and 8.0% in 2016

    Strikeout rate: 19.2% in 2015 and 24.0% in 2016

    BABIP: .288 in 2015 and .455 in 2016
    Uh oh.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Some data to ponder regarding Rio Ruiz:

    Walk rate: 12.9% in 2015 and 8.0% in 2016

    Strikeout rate: 19.2% in 2015 and 24.0% in 2016

    BABIP: .288 in 2015 and .455 in 2016
    I'd be more interested if we have the second half numbers here. He may of been that meh in the second half last year, but I thought I remember him being pretty dang solid.

    It's a sample size this year, so I do agree there, but his swing looks much better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by UNCBlue012 View Post
    I'd be more interested if we have the second half numbers here. He may of been that meh in the second half last year, but I thought I remember him being pretty dang solid.

    It's a sample size this year, so I do agree there, but his swing looks much better.
    I haven't seen him play, but It sounds like he's hitting the ball much better per reports. His BABIP is high b/c he's hit a couple of HR and is hitting some legit doubles. IIRC most of last year he was making really weak contact.

    I don't think anyone is expecting a monster....but could he be a 275 hitter with 15 home runs and avg defense....a Martin Prado with the Braves type 3B?

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