Addison is (Mostly) Fixed At The Plate

[Tim]

I put up a new article. There were some definite factors driving Addison's slump. Almost all of them have gotten back to normal over the past couple of weeks, though there are still some concerns.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I put up a new article. There were some definite factors driving Addison's slump. Almost all of them have gotten back to normal over the past couple of weeks, though there are still some concerns.

 

I'm looking forward to reading this. I'm working on something right now that should be up tonight or tomorrow morning, too.

[Tim]

I put up a new article. There were some definite factors driving Addison's slump. Almost all of them have gotten back to normal over the past couple of weeks, though there are still some concerns.

 

I'm looking forward to reading this. I'm working on something right now that should be up tonight or tomorrow morning, too.

Excellent! Can't wait to read it.

[Tim]

Anyone have any other thoughts on why Addison's strikeout rate has remained so high when his contact % has improved so much?

[Cubswin11]

Anyone have any other thoughts on why Addison's strikeout rate has remained so high when his contact % has improved so much?

Haven't read the article yet, but will, so idk if it was mentioned but maybe because he's working deep counts?

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Anyone have any other thoughts on why Addison's strikeout rate has remained so high when his contact % has improved so much?

Haven't read the article yet, but will, so idk if it was mentioned but maybe because he's working deep counts?

 

This is what I think. It's probably just some noise, combined with him working deep counts against some tough pitching. As long as the contact % stays back up, then it should level off.

 

 

 

Also, I wrote a piece, too. It's about our other super cool young middle infielder, examining some positive trends that he's showing as well.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/articles/cubs-articles/29-an-improved-javier-baez

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I put up a new article. There were some definite factors driving Addison's slump. Almost all of them have gotten back to normal over the past couple of weeks, though there are still some concerns.

 

It's reassuring seeing those graphs. And it's also frightening how bad it was, and for that long. Hopefully his slumps will be a little more subdued in the future.

 

The most messed up was how much his Z-Swing% dipped. That shows that he was basically just clueless up there for awhile.

[weis21]

Really good stuff - thanks, Tim.

[Sammy Sofa]

.263 .391 .526 .918 over the last week.

.278 .395 .528 .923 over the last 2 weeks.

.400 BABip during both weeks over 43 PA.

 

That's some beautiful consistency.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Good call, Tim. :hello:

[Tim]

blind squirrel, nut, etc.

[UMFan83]

One thing I did not see addressed in this article as a concern is Addison's continued struggle against LHP.

 

For his career he has 25 hits in 175 AB against LHP, although 14 of those hits have been for extra bases (10 doubles, 4 HR) and his walk rate is 23% vs. 8% against RHP, but perhaps part of that reason is that he is not swinging at as many pitches because he knows he can't hit them. Some rudimentary numbers, ill let the smart guys handle the advanced stuff.

 

Career vs RHP: .271/.334/.422/.757, 8% BB%, 30% K%, .358 BABIP

Career vs LHP: .143/.250/.269/.519, 23% BB%, 33% K%, .188 BABIP

 

Reverse splits always confuse the hell out of me as its understandable why many hitters struggle against same handed pitchers, but the reasons why, are inversely the reasons why many hitters are much better against opposite handed pitchers. So it doesn't make sense to me and my feeling is always that reverse splits are either a) Flukes or b) at least much more fixable than for instance a lefty that mightily struggles against LHP.

 

Any thoughts/ideas/theories? I really don't want our awesome SS to be a platoon guy because he can't hit lefties, although for this season it works because Javy kills lefties.

[Tim]

One thing I did not see addressed in this article as a concern is Addison's continued struggle against LHP.

 

For his career he has 25 hits in 175 AB against LHP, although 14 of those hits have been for extra bases (10 doubles, 4 HR) and his walk rate is 23% vs. 8% against RHP, but perhaps part of that reason is that he is not swinging at as many pitches because he knows he can't hit them. Some rudimentary numbers, ill let the smart guys handle the advanced stuff.

 

Career vs RHP: .271/.334/.422/.757, 8% BB%, 30% K%, .358 BABIP

Career vs LHP: .143/.250/.269/.519, 23% BB%, 33% K%, .188 BABIP

 

Reverse splits always confuse the hell out of me as its understandable why many hitters struggle against same handed pitchers, but the reasons why, are inversely the reasons why many hitters are much better against opposite handed pitchers. So it doesn't make sense to me and my feeling is always that reverse splits are either a) Flukes or b) at least much more fixable than for instance a lefty that mightily struggles against LHP.

 

Any thoughts/ideas/theories? I really don't want our awesome SS to be a platoon guy because he can't hit lefties, although for this season it works because Javy kills lefties.

Sounds like a good idea for an article. I'll work on it.

[Tim]

Okay, I worked on why Addison sucks against lefties.

 

The short answer: Popups and bad luck.

 

The long answer: I have no idea why he's popping up so much against lefties other than a shift in the location of pitches.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Okay, I worked on why Addison sucks against lefties.

 

The short answer: Popups and bad luck.

 

The long answer: I have no idea why he's popping up so much against lefties other than a shift in the location of pitches.

 

I'm hoping this is just some small sample nonsense. It doesn't make sense for him to struggle that much against lefties. I'm more excited that he is doing well against righties, though. Hopefully he can correct this issue, and keep hitting righties well.

[UMFan83]

Okay, I worked on why Addison sucks against lefties.

 

The short answer: Popups and bad luck.

 

The long answer: I have no idea why he's popping up so much against lefties other than a shift in the location of pitches.

 

Love it, thanks Tim!

[Banedon]

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[UMFan83]

One thing I did not see addressed in this article as a concern is Addison's continued struggle against LHP.

 

For his career he has 25 hits in 175 AB against LHP, although 14 of those hits have been for extra bases (10 doubles, 4 HR) and his walk rate is 23% vs. 8% against RHP, but perhaps part of that reason is that he is not swinging at as many pitches because he knows he can't hit them. Some rudimentary numbers, ill let the smart guys handle the advanced stuff.

 

Career vs RHP: .271/.334/.422/.757, 8% BB%, 30% K%, .358 BABIP

Career vs LHP: .143/.250/.269/.519, 23% BB%, 33% K%, .188 BABIP

 

Reverse splits always confuse the hell out of me as its understandable why many hitters struggle against same handed pitchers, but the reasons why, are inversely the reasons why many hitters are much better against opposite handed pitchers. So it doesn't make sense to me and my feeling is always that reverse splits are either a) Flukes or b) at least much more fixable than for instance a lefty that mightily struggles against LHP.

 

Any thoughts/ideas/theories? I really don't want our awesome SS to be a platoon guy because he can't hit lefties, although for this season it works because Javy kills lefties.

 

Since this post 7 days ago, Addy has increased his line against lefties to .158/.304/.368/.673

 

Now we just have to work on his home/road splits this year (.930 OPS at home, .610 OPS on the road after .765/.635 last year)

[Tim]

One thing I did not see addressed in this article as a concern is Addison's continued struggle against LHP.

 

For his career he has 25 hits in 175 AB against LHP, although 14 of those hits have been for extra bases (10 doubles, 4 HR) and his walk rate is 23% vs. 8% against RHP, but perhaps part of that reason is that he is not swinging at as many pitches because he knows he can't hit them. Some rudimentary numbers, ill let the smart guys handle the advanced stuff.

 

Career vs RHP: .271/.334/.422/.757, 8% BB%, 30% K%, .358 BABIP

Career vs LHP: .143/.250/.269/.519, 23% BB%, 33% K%, .188 BABIP

 

Reverse splits always confuse the hell out of me as its understandable why many hitters struggle against same handed pitchers, but the reasons why, are inversely the reasons why many hitters are much better against opposite handed pitchers. So it doesn't make sense to me and my feeling is always that reverse splits are either a) Flukes or b) at least much more fixable than for instance a lefty that mightily struggles against LHP.

 

Any thoughts/ideas/theories? I really don't want our awesome SS to be a platoon guy because he can't hit lefties, although for this season it works because Javy kills lefties.

 

Since this post 7 days ago, Addy has increased his line against lefties to .158/.304/.368/.673

 

Now we just have to work on his home/road splits this year (.930 OPS at home, .610 OPS on the road after .765/.635 last year)

Have faith in the process - he's going to be really good.

[BigSlick]

Addy also just pulled his OPS+ above 100 and his slugging above .400

 

Plus offensive value + the best defense at his position in the league isn't bad, is it?

[Clem Fandango]

If Addy is officially Bryant-ing and tapping into his potential for good right now that would be wonderfurifical

[Vinestal]

Addy also just pulled his OPS+ above 100 and his slugging above .400

 

Plus offensive value + the best defense at his position in the league isn't bad, is it?

Seems All-Star worthy to me

[Tim]

Addy also just pulled his OPS+ above 100 and his slugging above .400

 

Plus offensive value + the best defense at his position in the league isn't bad, is it?

Seems All-Star worthy to me

How old were you when you swore your oath against having fun?

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Addy also just pulled his OPS+ above 100 and his slugging above .400

 

Plus offensive value + the best defense at his position in the league isn't bad, is it?

Seems All-Star worthy to me

How old were you when you swore your oath against having fun?

 

I'm reading that like he's being serious and not sarcastic.

[Tim]

Seems All-Star worthy to me

How old were you when you swore your oath against having fun?

 

I'm reading that like he's being serious and not sarcastic.

Given his relentless negativity, I stand by my interpretation.