GDT 8/2/13: Braves (Medlen) @ Phillies (Martin) 7:10 PM

[Heyward]

I still put Simmons ahead of BJ, just because Simmons has 99.9% better chance of clearing the pitcher, while BJ may just strike out. The thought of Uggla and BJ striking out back to back again worries me, but more importantly is to clear the pitcher to get another Heyward AB.

You pretty much said it for me.

Uggla and BJ back to back is easy for a pitcher to get out of a jam.

[zitothebrave]

I swear, he's just messing with us now.

Yeah they trolling. Between Chip's coke comments and Fredi's dick jokes, they are like a Julio/Cy talk show.

[The Chosen One]

Yeah they trolling. Between Chip's coke comments and Fredi's dick jokes, they are like a Julio/Cy talk show.

[Julio3000]

Yeah they trolling. Between Chip's coke comments and Fredi's dick jokes, they are like a Julio/Cy talk show.

For reals.

[The Chosen One]

For reals.

I miss Fredi's post-game interviews AFTER losses. Forgot what they're like.

[mfree80]

I could probably figure it out but has anyone checked Heyward's OBP since moving to leadoff? Got to be close to .500 doesn't it?

[Pugfan]

He's been hitting like Babe Ruth since they put him in the lead off spot. Still looks funny having a guy his size leadoff.

[Heyward]

He's been hitting like Babe Ruth since they put him in the lead off spot. Still looks funny having a guy his size leadoff.

Well, the Nats have been hitting Harper lead off lately.

Gotta do what's best for the team.

[zitothebrave]

I could probably figure it out but has anyone checked Heyward's OBP since moving to leadoff? Got to be close to .500 doesn't it?

.421

He also has only 1 more K than BB (7K 6BB)

[mfree80]

I could probably figure it out but has anyone checked Heyward's OBP since moving to leadoff? Got to be close to .500 doesn't it?

Did some figuring. Either 16/34 or 18/34 depending on how you count reaching on a K. Either way, really good for a leadoff hitter. Kind of helps explain the offense of late.

[Ampere]

Heyward moved to the leadoff spot on July 27. According to baseball reference, since then he's hit:

.357/.471/.607

[The Chosen One]

Heyward moved to the leadoff spot on July 27. According to baseball reference, since then he's hit:

.357/.471/.607

[mfree80]

Thanks. I knew someone would have up to date numbers.

[Mad Dog Murph]

Well, he is not your prototypical leadoff hitter.....but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[CyYoung31]

Well, he is not your prototypical leadoff hitter.....but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Disagree. He's left-handed, has speed, and most importantly gets on base. He just happens to be a behemoth with a lot of power when he's right.

[NinersSBChamps]

8 in a row suckas!

[thewupk]

Did some figuring. Either 16/34 or 18/34 depending on how you count reaching on a K. Either way, really good for a leadoff hitter. Kind of helps explain the offense of late.

Everyone has been league average or better since the ASB except Gattis.

Here is the teams WRC+ for the main starting 8 since then

Heyward - 164
Upton - 102
Freeman - 159
Mac 158
Gattis - 67
Johnson - 182
Uggla - 104
Simmons - 139

Not only just one person being a negative hitter but we have 4 hitters going at an all-star level or better. It's fun to watch.