Hey Jim, about that whole OBP thing...

[kroth1342]

Want a great formula for finishing last? Here it is: Cubs pitchers have issued the most walks in the major leagues (667), while Cubs hitters have drawn the fewest walks (387). Last team to pull that off, according to the Elias Sports Bureau -- the 1972 Angels (620 issued, 358 drawn).

 

But let's think about that last note another way. Ever heard of a team that had a minus-280 walk differential? Hey, it's happened -- but not in Derrek Lee's lifetime. Last team to issue that many more walks than it drew, according to Elias -- the 1971 Indians (770-467), a team that crossed the magic minus-300 threshold. We couldn't find a connection between that team and this team. But if anyone feels like hopping on the El, two noted Chicagoans who were members of those 1971 Indians -- Hawk Harrelson and Ed Farmer.

 

Jayson Stark just ethered the Cubs.

 

To summarize for Hendry:

 

Jim, our batters drawing walks - GOOD

our pitchers nibbling (per the pitching coach) and giving up walks - BAD

[kroth1342]

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[KingCubsFan]

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[Soriano12]

but, but, but, OBP isn't important..look at Oakland

they are only 7th in the AL in OBP!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/aggregate?statType=batting&group=7&seasonType=2&type=type1&sort=onBasePct&split=0&season=2006

 

See Jim was right! It's right there ^^^

:lol:

[NCCubFan]

We couldn't find a connection between that team and this team.

The connection was that there was a player on that team named Baker. :D

[Careless]

Pat and ron were ripping the cubs for those numbers a couple of nights ago

[MembersOnlyJacket]

The Cubs just need to hit better with runners in scoring position.

[NewUserName]

The Phillies are last in the NL in hitting with runners in scoring position with 2 outs. Thru some miracle they happen to lead the league in runs scored. How is this possible?? I am sure it has nothing to do with the fact that they are 2nd in Slg and 2nd in OBP

[abuck1220]

The Phillies are last in the NL in hitting with runners in scoring position with 2 outs. Thru some miracle they happen to lead the league in runs scored. How is this possible?? I am sure it has nothing to do with the fact that they are 2nd in Slg and 2nd in OBP

 

that's great stuff.

 

by the way, i've been trying to find a site that lists the individual leaders in average w/ risp, but i haven't been able to. anybody know of one?

[NewUserName]

ESPN has it, you just have to do some digging to get to it.

[Laura]

The Phillies are last in the NL in hitting with runners in scoring position with 2 outs. Thru some miracle they happen to lead the league in runs scored. How is this possible?? I am sure it has nothing to do with the fact that they are 2nd in Slg and 2nd in OBP

 

that's great stuff.

 

by the way, i've been trying to find a site that lists the individual leaders in average w/ risp, but i haven't been able to. anybody know of one?

 

Leaders, Batting Avg with RISP

 

ESPN Stats Index Page

[CuseCubFan69]

The Cubs just need to hit better with runners in scoring position.

 

True....it's just that simple.