Myth: It's Impossible to Know How Far Last Night's HR's Traveled
Wrong! Go to hittrackeronline and you can find the distance to EVERY SINGLE HOMER this year, except for the grand slam that Jose Reyes hit against the Phillies on Sunday Night Baseball that still hasn't landed. Oh, quick told ya so: I said early in the year Reyes would hit 12-16 homers. He's already hit MORE THAN THAT. Ha ha! I know EVERYTHING. By the way, sorry for saying the White Sox would lose to the Red Sox in last year's playoffs. I know NOTHING.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Myth: Guys Who Strike Out a Lot Don’t Hit For Avg.
This has never been true, especially for certain guys, and it’s dramatically not true in the case of Ryan Howard, he of the 56 homers, 139 RBI and .314 batting average. Howard has struck out 161 times in 143 games this year. So take your little idea about how high strikeout totals correspond with low batting averages and shove them into your freezer with Ted Williams.
This has never been true, especially for certain guys, and it’s dramatically not true in the case of Ryan Howard, he of the 56 homers, 139 RBI and .314 batting average. Howard has struck out 161 times in 143 games this year. So take your little idea about how high strikeout totals correspond with low batting averages and shove them into your freezer with Ted Williams.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Myth: You Can't Predict Someone's Health
A prediction on the future injury history of Francisco Liriano, from guest blogger Matthew Atwan:
My prediction is that an MRI later this evening detects a serious bout of flesh-eating bacteria. His life will be saved but his limb will be lost. Eventually, he will make a miraculous comeback after figuring how to attach and use a glove on his right foot. He will pitch for seven years while compiling a record of 163-21 with an ERA of 1.45. Tragedy will strike Liriano once again when he is struck by a moped after a start at Ameriquest Field in Arlington. He indeed will battle, eventually succumbing to severe head trauma a week later. A national day of mourning will be declared and we will all wear blue ribbons in his honor. From that day forward, every May 19 will be celebrated with fireworks, dancing, and a pig roast as Francisco Liriano Day.
A prediction on the future injury history of Francisco Liriano, from guest blogger Matthew Atwan:
My prediction is that an MRI later this evening detects a serious bout of flesh-eating bacteria. His life will be saved but his limb will be lost. Eventually, he will make a miraculous comeback after figuring how to attach and use a glove on his right foot. He will pitch for seven years while compiling a record of 163-21 with an ERA of 1.45. Tragedy will strike Liriano once again when he is struck by a moped after a start at Ameriquest Field in Arlington. He indeed will battle, eventually succumbing to severe head trauma a week later. A national day of mourning will be declared and we will all wear blue ribbons in his honor. From that day forward, every May 19 will be celebrated with fireworks, dancing, and a pig roast as Francisco Liriano Day.