Here’s another one.
We’ve had 16 AB’s (SEC Only), with bases loaded, a league high.
We’re batting .125, a league low.
Flip the script on that and we’re talking about getting something done. I realize in many of those instances we didn’t hit our way on, lots of walks helped.
As a former player and long-time coach, I never get too wrapped up in batting averages. I think quality at bats (QAB) is just as or even more important. Moving runners, 7-8 pitch at bats, hitting behind runners, hard hits. There are several categories. In other words, hits are great, but is the player at least generating productive outs. The goal is to score runs. Whatever it takes....by base hit or other means.
As a former player and long-time coach, I never get too wrapped up in batting averages. I think quality at bats (QAB) is just as or even more important. Moving runners, 7-8 pitch at bats, hitting behind runners, hard hits. There are several categories. In other words, hits are great, but is the player at least generating productive outs. The goal is to score runs. Whatever it takes....by base hit or other means.
Don’t get me wrong, we’ve had some timely hitting and Pete Derkay especially has been effective moving runners. That said, in the game threads, this year, there’s been a lot of, “how many have we left on?” type posts. So, In looking across stats I saw the above and thought it to be eye catching.
I mean, I am looking at 6 games against a couple of teams that at best haven’t hit their stride. Obviously, you know a helluva lot more than me.
I’m just saying that QABs mean a lot too. But I also didn’t say that we are doing good in that category either. Ha. I agree that we are leaving a ton of guys on base. Over a long season maybe it will even out.
Totally agree top tier for sure. Leadership in the dugout for sure.Not a basketball follower, been following baseball for 5-6 years now and that’s based on my honest opinion and I haven’t missed to many home games. And there’s a difference than the past 4-5 years. Would have done great things last year too. But that’s something we will never know. This team isa top tier SEC team ! ThAts all I am saying