Re: Wow Castro

[Tracer Bullet]

Castro is out OPSing

 

 

ARod

Justin Upton

Lance Berkman

Ryan Braun

Nick Markakis

Chipper Jones

Jay Bruce

Mark Reynolds

Ian Stewart

Jason Bay

Jose Reyes

 

While playing SS at age 20.

 

 

one of these kids just doesn't belong...

 

though, Jay Bruce hasn't exactly lived up to the hype either. That's an impressive list, but the inclusion of Bruce and Stewart is strange.

[UMFan83]

Wow I had no idea that ARod and Braun were both sub-.800 OPS hitters this year. (but barely).

 

Actually its funny that despite an OPS of .799, ARod is on pace for 26 HRs and 132 RBIs.

[jersey cubs fan]

Wow I had no idea that ARod and Braun were both sub-.800 OPS hitters this year. (but barely).

 

Actually its funny that despite an OPS of .799, ARod is on pace for 26 HRs and 132 RBIs.

 

I had not idea either. He's really fallen off in the second half. I think this is the least I've heard about the Yankees since I moved here.

[rocket]

Wow I had no idea that ARod and Braun were both sub-.800 OPS hitters this year. (but barely).

 

Actually its funny that despite an OPS of .799, ARod is on pace for 26 HRs and 132 RBIs.

 

I had not idea either. He's really fallen off in the second half. I think this is the least I've heard about the Yankees since I moved here.

 

luckily he got a ring last year, or i'm sure the media would be going nuts over his performance.

[MWV]

Following up on an earlier fangraphs post regarding Castro, his 111 OPS+ currently places him 3rd on the all-time list for age 20 seasons from a SS behind ARod and Arky Vaughan.

 

Thanks for giving me a reason to remain interested the 2010 Cubs, Starlin.

[italianocubsfan7]

looks like he needs 3.6 plate appearances per game the rest of the way to qualify for the batting title. yay something to root for.

 

Carlos Gonalez is hitting just three points higher. For Castro to win the NL batting title as a 20-year old would be fantastic. Needs to work on tagging runners at second, though.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

His numbers are even more remarkable when you consider how bad his month of June was.

[Jazz]

his walks (or lack thereof) sure are alarming though aren't they? I mean I guess it's hard to draw them when you're hitting at such a high clip, but is it a warning sign? His BABIP is .362 and his P/PA is below average at 3.62. Hopefully he can develop some patience, cause I feel like we could see him having long cold streaks if pitchers start to figure him out.

[jersey cubs fan]

It's a little concerning, but not terrible. Compare him to Soriano's 25 year old rookie season. He has not appeared to me to be a crazy free swinger. He's had some really nice at bats. But he's also hot right now and a rookie trying to impress, so you expect some overzealous swinging. All indications are that he's very adaptable and will to adjust, my guess is as long as they don't hire Dusty Baker 2.0 for the next manager he will at least show enough patience to not let that be a liability.

[SouthSideRyan]

[expletive], I just had the image of Castro sacrificing 30 times a year under Sandberg's tutelage.

[imb]

I studied under the tutelage ... of Randy Tutelage

[shnsajax]

looks like he needs 3.6 plate appearances per game the rest of the way to qualify for the batting title. yay something to root for.

 

I read somewhere that he might be eligible for the batting title in about 2 weeks.

[muntjack]

Castro is out OPSing

 

 

ARod

Justin Upton

Lance Berkman

Ryan Braun

Nick Markakis

Chipper Jones

Jay Bruce

Mark Reynolds

Ian Stewart

Jason Bay

Jose Reyes

 

While playing SS at age 20.

 

 

one of these kids just doesn't belong...

 

though, Jay Bruce hasn't exactly lived up to the hype either. That's an impressive list, but the inclusion of Bruce and Stewart is strange.

 

Couldn't remember if it was here or another board I frequent, but someone told me the cubs don't have a prospect the caliber of Ian Stewart.

[Guest]

Castro is out OPSing

 

 

ARod

Justin Upton

Lance Berkman

Ryan Braun

Nick Markakis

Chipper Jones

Jay Bruce

Mark Reynolds

Ian Stewart

Jason Bay

Jose Reyes

 

While playing SS at age 20.

 

 

one of these kids just doesn't belong...

 

though, Jay Bruce hasn't exactly lived up to the hype either. That's an impressive list, but the inclusion of Bruce and Stewart is strange.

 

Couldn't remember if it was here or another board I frequent, but someone told me the cubs don't have a prospect the caliber of Ian Stewart.

Castro > Stewart

 

If you're talking just about prospects currently in the minors, then it's tougher. Stewart was kind of up and down as a prospect. Brett Jackson will rank above where he did at his low point. But nobody in the system will currently compete with his high water mark as a prospect.

[muntjack]

Nah, it was in April when Castro was still in AA. Just threw that name in as a little jab at that particular guy (if it was indeed on NSBB...) ;-).

[SweetZombieJesus]

his walks (or lack thereof) sure are alarming though aren't they? I mean I guess it's hard to draw them when you're hitting at such a high clip, but is it a warning sign? His BABIP is .362 and his P/PA is below average at 3.62. Hopefully he can develop some patience, cause I feel like we could see him having long cold streaks if pitchers start to figure him out.

 

Castro *pfft* Look at that swing! He looks like a girl. Now, Adam Dunn -- there's a stance you could set your watch to.

[italianocubsfan7]

[expletive], I just had the image of Castro sacrificing 30 times a year under Sandberg's tutelage.

 

In what spot in the batting order does a player have that many sacrifices?

[Tryptamine]

[expletive], I just had the image of Castro sacrificing 30 times a year under Sandberg's tutelage.

 

In what spot in the batting order does a player have that many sacrifices?

 

Well if Sandberg is the manager I would imagine spots 1-9.

[Old Style]

How many PA's qualifies a hitter for the batting crown?

[Guest]

How many PA's qualifies a hitter for the batting crown?

 

3.1 per team game. Castro should be eligible within a week, although technically he's so far ahead of 7th place that he stays in 6th when they count the remaining PA's until qualification(six) as outs.

[fromthestretch]

[expletive], I just had the image of Castro sacrificing 30 times a year under Sandberg's tutelage.

 

In what spot in the batting order does a player have that many sacrifices?

 

I believe the last time that happened was in 1990 and 1991 when Jay Bell, primarily batting second for the Pirates, was laying down bunts like it was going out of style. Leyland had him sacrifice 39 times in 1990 (17 times in the first inning!!!) and 30 times in 1991 (15 times in the first inning).

[jersey cubs fan]

[expletive], I just had the image of Castro sacrificing 30 times a year under Sandberg's tutelage.

 

In what spot in the batting order does a player have that many sacrifices?

 

I believe the last time that happened was in 1990 and 1991 when Jay Bell, primarily batting second for the Pirates, was laying down bunts like it was going out of style. Leyland had him sacrifice 39 times in 1990 (17 times in the first inning!!!) and 30 times in 1991 (15 times in the first inning).

 

And that was the last time Pittsburgh was any good. You think that's a coincidence? Ryno doesn't.

[risico]

You really think giving up an out to gain a base is a good idea? Especially from a productive hitter...

 

Situationally I could see the reason for bunting, but as a general practice I don't get it.

[OleMissCub]

If Castro were to win a batting title, he'd be the youngest to ever do so. Al Kaline is the youngest at 20 years, 9 months and 6 days. Cobb was the record holder before him at 20 years, 9 months and 18 days.

 

Castro would be 20 years, 6 months, 10 days.

[NCCubFan]

I'm too lazy to try to figure it out, but I wonder if Castro would be the first player to win a batting title after starting the year in the minors.