GDT #95: July 13, 2014 Braves (Teheran) @ Cubs (Not Our Wood) 2:20 EST

[yeezus]

Walk the bases loaded to get to a patient hitter. Smart.

 

[Tapate50]

That was an ugly of an AB by Heyward as I've ever seen.

 

[cajunrevenge]

And as I've pointed out, it's almost completely empty. Low walks, almost no power (save for the last 2 games).

I watched two full time starters hit under .200 last year, just getting a hit close to 30% of at bats from a weak overall offensive position is hood enough for me.

 

[Tapate50]

What a breath of fresh air Stella has been

 

[yeezus]

Tommy!! Beast.

 

[Garmel]

Encouraged by this stretch for Simmons

Yep. He's maturing into a Major League hitter right before our eyes.

 

[mossy]

STELLA!!

 

[Tapate50]

I watched two full time starters hit under .200 last year, just getting a hit close to 30% of at bats from a weak overall offensive position is hood enough for me.

You forgot extremely well paid ones at that

 

[yeezus]

I watched two full time starters hit under .200 last year, just getting a hit close to 30% of at bats from a weak overall offensive position is hood enough for me.

He's been the worst hitter in the group of that weak offensive position.
Other guys being all-time bad doesn't make CJ good.

 

[mossy]

Release Uggla please!

 

[stpeteirish]

Full season, he's last in the NL in WAR. Last in wRC+. 2nd to last in ISO. Last in OBP. Last in BB%. 2nd worst K%. Last in SLG%.

That ain't average.

among 3b, right? not all players.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Tommy is a hitting fool. Loves those bases clearing doubles.

I know he's a little dude, but does he have any power at all? Don't get me wrong I am fine with him as he is. Just wondering.

 

[yeezus]

among 3b, right? not all players.

Correct.

 

[stpeteirish]

Tommy is a hitting fool. Loves those bases clearing doubles.

I know he's a little dude, but does he have any power at all? Don't get me wrong I am fine with him as he is. Just wondering.

no power, and I hope he stays that way.

 

[yeezus]

Let's get that run differential up!

 

[Tapate50]

Yep. He's maturing into a Major League hitter right before our eyes.

What do the numbers say about him vs CJ? Seems they should fall around the same parameters offensively? I'm asking bc I don't know

 

[thethe]

TLS was exactly the type of htiter we needed to infuse into the lineup. Can't wait to see what this kid does when he gets his feet fully wet!

 

[atl717]

There's no reason for Julio to come back out. Gotta protect that arm.

 

[Heyward]

Tommy>>>

 

[Heyward]

There's no reason for Julio to come back out. Gotta protect that arm.

Was about to post this.

With an 8-run lead and a break coming, it makes no sense.