David Ortiz batting line as a Twin: Games: 455 At-Bats: 1,477 Batting Average: .266 Home Runs: 58 RBI: 238 Runs: 215 SO%: 22.9 BB%: 12.6
David Ortiz batting line as a Boston Red Sock: Games: 858 At-Bats: 3,201 Batting Average: .294 Home Runs: 231 RBI: 735 Runs: 600 SO%: 20.2 BB%: 16.9
I know the sample size in Minnesota was way less, but 455 games is still big enough to prove my point. Not only did Ortiz manage to hit 28 points higher with Boston, he also strikes out less and walks more. The tag line of this piece says it all and unfortunately, I think we will someday learn that "Big Papi" was riding the same train as A-Rod, The Rocket and Bonds.
Just an update to that screen shot, next at bat: Ortiz triples... just the 14th of his career. Actually, come to think of it, how the hell has he even had 14 triples?
I agree, he could have been on the juice, though not sure how that impacts plate discipline like walks.
In any case, just give him some time to get his rhythm back... he started awfully last season and ended up alright before the wrist injury.
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ReplyDeleteDavid Ortiz batting line as a Twin:
Games: 455
At-Bats: 1,477
Batting Average: .266
Home Runs: 58
RBI: 238
Runs: 215
SO%: 22.9
BB%: 12.6
David Ortiz batting line as a Boston Red Sock:
Games: 858
At-Bats: 3,201
Batting Average: .294
Home Runs: 231
RBI: 735
Runs: 600
SO%: 20.2
BB%: 16.9
I know the sample size in Minnesota was way less, but 455 games is still big enough to prove my point. Not only did Ortiz manage to hit 28 points higher with Boston, he also strikes out less and walks more. The tag line of this piece says it all and unfortunately, I think we will someday learn that "Big Papi" was riding the same train as A-Rod, The Rocket and Bonds.
Just an update to that screen shot, next at bat: Ortiz triples... just the 14th of his career. Actually, come to think of it, how the hell has he even had 14 triples?
ReplyDeleteI agree, he could have been on the juice, though not sure how that impacts plate discipline like walks.
In any case, just give him some time to get his rhythm back... he started awfully last season and ended up alright before the wrist injury.