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For the most part, hitters really can't control thier BA on balls in play(BABIP), i.e. not HR's or K's. Ichiro is the obvious exception, and speedsters/bunters tend to have a higher BABIP. Essentially you can use BABIP, along with your knowledge of what type of hitter you're comparing, to tell if a hitter has been lucky or not. After tonight, Rowand has a BABIP of .250 compared to a league average of .297 -- His average should come up. Duh Crede, who you might think with his recent hot streak may be a little lucky, has a BABIP of .298 or essentially league average. -- His average hasn't been attributed to luck. Surprise. Last year Rowand had a BABIP of .341 compared to a league average of .303, and Crede had a BABIP of .247. In other words, crede is a good candidate for a rebound, and Rowand is a good candidate for regression. Formula for BABIP = [H-HR]/[AB-HR-K] -- Obviously not everything can be explained by subtracting homeruns and strikouts, but it's a good indicator.

QUOTE(T R U @ Apr 22, 2005 -> 09:51 PM) trade Rowand, I never liked him anyways I heard he kicks puppies.

Mike.Williams.

Ghandi™

A ticket is not a license to be a douchebag.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Apr 21, 2005 -> 04:28 PM) Plaschke likes our chances, Smith does not. Smith says Twins will win the division like the past 3 years, Smith gets the point from Statboy. Plaske did nothing but bash the dodgers in the offseason. He knows baseball. :rolly

Polanco would be a perfect fit, but yeah, he's still going to cost something. At this point if the price is guzman you have to pay it though.

Oh Noes!! hopefully Mariotti is gone

Dear KC, You Suck. f*** you. The Cheat

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Apr 21, 2005 -> 02:00 PM) Damn right. rubard is apparently the mascot for the AAA Seattle affiliate the Tacoma Rainers.

where's is everybodies?

This is going on at the same time the Sox game is.

The Sox are gonna be like the bulls and reverse that West Coast bulls***. (hopefully without the 0-fer start)

QUOTE(3E8 @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 11:56 PM) But they're going to be an offensive powerhouse this year. It's to early to say "I told you so," but I....

Team batting average = .232

QUOTE(3E8 @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 11:50 PM) Valentin does it again... I luv Jose.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 09:35 PM) An odd but not unheard of stat is a guy having a lower OBP than BA... (Looks for examples) Jurassic.. Too.Many.Sac.Flies .288/.281/.577

BWAHAHA, that made me laugh so hard. Joo Pwned yourself.

LOLZ

Chat it up. It's hot

Not fake, I've seen the higer quality video, with more aftermath. He wasn't really hurt.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 04:20 PM) That's the complete opposite of what you previously posted, is it not? I don't think any team was able to claim him. you're right..... sometimes i confuse myself.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 04:09 PM) I thought he had an option left for some reason??? He had 10 days to decide whether to take his $1M and a tour of the International league or become a free agent. He chose the cash.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 04:04 PM) I'm hoping he can get really hot down there and maybe we can use him as trade bait. He had to pass through waivers to get to AAA. Nobody wanted him.

He's taking his $1M and spreading all over the International league.