You think that play was routine? Seriously?
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I just happened to look up just now and they were showing the exact replay of that play on MLBTV-
In no way was that play routine- I don’t even think many people could have even gotten close enough to the ball to make a dive at it. Acuna was hauling ass to get there. I don’t think even Harris, for example, would have been close enough to even have a shot.
So while it looks like he coulda, shoulda, maybe caught it - reality is very few would have even had the chance…
In no way was that play routine- I don’t even think many people could have even gotten close enough to the ball to make a dive at it. Acuna was hauling ass to get there. I don’t think even Harris, for example, would have been close enough to even have a shot.
So while it looks like he coulda, shoulda, maybe caught it - reality is very few would have even had the chance…
msstate7
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xBA of .040
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
xBA is just the likelihood of a ball being a hit based on EV and launch angle.. not the probability a fielder can catch it. It was perfectly placed.. I didn't really see Acuna's jump, but his route wasn't off or at least not horrible and it looked like he was running pretty hard to the spot (didn't look for sprint speed on it).. I think it was just a shitty Mets luck hit that sucks for Schwelly.
Because it was a weakly hit blooper with an 81.2 MPH EV. Do you understand how xBA works?
Acuna was positioned closer to RCF because it was a RHH. He had to run his ass off just to have a chance at it and Acuna is still one of the faster players in the league, even if he isn't top 10% like he was before. There is zero chance that was a "routine play."
msstate7
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Actually I did watch the game, and even Fran pointed out the poor jump.
Jeez, it's ok to say Acuna is poor defender while at the same time still being the best player on this team.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
I mean you can say that, but it is not really true so far. He is above average as of right now. Not saying it will last, but he needs to be playing in RF right now, with the occasional day off somehow.
It was a poor jump. That play had a 75% catch probability though and Acuna had to run 110 feet to get there.
It wasn't routine by any means. But this just shows you that getting a good jump is the most important ability for an outfielder in terms of good defense. It can overcome lack of speed quite a bit.
Who?
And again, even considering a "poor jump" (which is debatable) he's still well above average in speed. If you think the average RF is making that a "routine play" from the same position in the OF, then you need to lay off the dope.
msstate7
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You're gonna get run by not saying Acuna is a great defender and jhey in his prime couldn't have caught that.
You called it a routine play dude. Just take the L and move on.
msstate7
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Uhhh.... Francoeur.
msstate7
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Stop. Nobody is confusing Acuna with being a great defender. But you were wrong about him on that play. Acuna is mid at best and that's a play he probablly makes half the time.
040 xBA has nothing to do with the difficulty of a play.
75% catch probability is a 3 star play. Routine plays are 1 star plays in the 90+ catch probability. Just take the L man
msstate7
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it's at the bottom range of 3-Star. If it wasn't "routine", well it certainly wasn't difficult. I would be surprised if more than 6 MLB RF don't make that catch.
Except he’s grading out about average this year.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
Grab the 6 pack and get them iced down.. We need to let this one go and start stretching for our Riley/Harris/Ozzie bitching later on..
Francoeur looked like a clown regarding Acuña this year, so he probably has an agenda.