Joe Crede came thru big time tonite

 

Yes, he did. A big homer and a lead-off single, which Sox wasted but it's not his fault.

 

BUT....that homer was a 85mph batting practice pitch middle of the plate and that single was him chasing slider low-away and barely bouncing it past PayRod.

 

In short, Joe came through tonight alright, but it was merely a battle; so far he is losing the war -- without shorter swing and better pitch selection, he ain't going nowhere.

I think the problem with Crede like early last year is pitch selection. How many times have you seen Crede foul off a pitch that was about a foot outside and 6 inches off the ground. He puts these really pathetic swings on those types of pitches and often grounds out. Still his coordination does prevent him from striking out alot he just needs to layoff the junk and he will be fine.

Yes, he did. A big homer and a lead-off single, which Sox wasted but it's not his fault.

 

BUT....that homer was a 85mph batting practice pitch middle of the plate and that single was him chasing slider low-away and barely bouncing it past PayRod.

 

In short, Joe came through tonight alright, but it was merely a battle;  so far he is losing the war -- without shorter swing and better pitch selection, he ain't going nowhere.

Joe's still very inexperienced at the MLB level, he's got time to get his swing in order, but I will admit it is worryin to see him struggle early for 2 years in a row.

He's a bust like Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Delogado and everyone else who started slow. Come on guys, in his one full ML season he hit 19hrs drove in 75 and batted .260. He's 25 yrs old, looks fine to me. Robin at a similar age and stage of his career put up very similar numbers.

Thats my BOY!!!!! way to play Joe!!! i love the leather he's been flashing all year long too......dare i say gold glove one of these days? what do u think?

If I remember correctly, Joe started out hot last year until that homer was called a foul ball in Baltimore. He hasn't been the same since, in my opinion.