Apr 12
In 68 lifetime PA against Josh Beckett, Bobby Abreu has batted .180 – yes, one-eighty. But, Abreu’s lifetime on-base average against Beckett is .397 – thanks to 18 walks in those 68 PA.
Here’s some other stats for Yankees against Beckett:
Melky Cabrera is a lifetime .318 hitter (7 for 22).
Robinson Cano is a lifetime .389 hitter (7 for 18.)
Jorge Posada is a lifetime .400 hitter (6 for 15).
Hideki Matsui (.214) and Johnny Damon (.238) have not hit Beckett well in the past. But, Godzilla is swinging a hot bat lately.
When I see all these stats, I think General Joe has to give Johnny Damon another day off today, no?
2 Responses to “Should Damon Sit Again Today?”
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April 12th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Making lineups decisions based on 15, 22, or even 68 plate appearances is meaningless. Seriously.
Here’s what should be considered:
- each hitter’s talent against all pitchers
- platoon effects (L/R and GB/FB)
- injuries, fielding, other non-hitting related issues
April 12th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I agree with giving him another day off, or using him as a late inning substitution.